It is run by the China Writers Association, and is awarded every three years in the categories of novels, picture books, poetry, essays and non-fiction.
[citation needed] In the 1950s there had been awards for theatrical works and performance, but not for fiction, poetry and the other arts.
The chairs of the judging committee were Tie Ning 铁 凝 and Li Jingze 李敬泽, and the deputy chairs were Yan Jingming 阎晶明, Fang Weiping 方卫平 and Tang Sulan 汤素兰.
[8] Novels Poetry Young readers Essays Reportage Sci-fi Picture books A total of 18 works were selected.
The chair of the judging committee was Tie Ning 铁 凝 .