After working in an iron foundry, he earned a degree in engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University.
He has served as vice-president of the China Science Writers Association.
Regina Kanyu Wang has described him as one of the "big four" of Chinese science-fiction.
[4] In a 2024 interview with Locus Magazine, Wang stated that his works are often described as "philosophical science fiction," saying that they focus on the "inherent shock value of science, as well as "the humanistic reflections brought by technology.
"[6] He has previously stated that, in his works, "bioethics and cosmic issues are naturally inseparable.