How popular is Chinese online literature?

Chinese online literature was very popular in Thailand. In recent years, it has become more and more common for Thai Internet users to read Chinese online literature works, especially among young people. Many Chinese online literature authors created and published their own works. Some of these works had already become popular online novels for Thai readers, such as Battle Through the Heavens and Choosing the Heavens. These works were not only popular on the Chinese Internet, but also spread locally after being translated into Thai.

Online literature usually refers to literary works created, disseminated, and read through the Internet platform. The way of creation and transmission is different from traditional literature. Although online literature has been widely developed and recognized in China, it is not a type of Chinese literature. Chinese literature referred to traditional literary works, including novels, poems, essays, plays, etc., which had a long history and profound cultural heritage.

The reason why Chinese online literature could become popular overseas was mainly because it had the following characteristics: 1. Rich types of topics: Chinese online literature has a rich variety of topics, including martial arts, fantasy, romance, science fiction, etc. These types of topics can meet the needs of different readers. 2. Unique narrative style: The unique narrative style of Chinese online literature usually has strong Chinese cultural characteristics. The language is concise, the plot is compact, and it is full of emotion and tension. 3. Excellent author team: China's online literature has a group of excellent author teams. They have rich writing experience and unique literary perspectives, and can create many excellent works. 4. Global perspective: With the rise of China, more and more people began to pay attention to Chinese literature. Chinese online literature also gradually had a global perspective and could have an impact on the world. The reason why Chinese online literature could become popular overseas was because it had unique cultural characteristics and an excellent creative team that could meet the needs of readers and had a certain influence on a global scale.

Online novels were very popular in foreign countries, especially in developed countries such as Japan, Korea, and the United States. People in these areas generally had a strong interest in online literature. Many online literature works had been translated into many languages and received widespread attention around the world. Some web novels that had received extremely high reviews in foreign countries, such as Battle Through the Heavens and The Selection of the Heavens, were warmly welcomed and sought after by readers. In addition, some online novels were also adapted into movies and TV series, which were popular with foreign audiences. Although online literature has been widely welcomed in foreign countries, there are still some differences between it and traditional literature. Traditional literature was usually written by people with higher literary value and social significance, while online literature focused more on the entertainment and fast reading experience of readers. Therefore, although online literature had received widespread attention and pursuit in foreign countries, there was still a certain gap between it and traditional literature.

Chinese online literature that became popular overseas usually had the following characteristics: Cross-cultural communication: As a new cultural form, online literature has the characteristics of crossing national boundaries and can attract readers from different countries and regions. 2. Local characteristics: In the process of creation and communication, online literature can often combine local cultural elements and characteristics to show unique local characteristics. 3. Diverse styles: There are many styles of online literature, including martial arts, fantasy, science fiction, romance, suspense, etc., which can meet the needs of different readers. 4. Online culture: As an emerging cultural form, online literature has distinct characteristics of online culture, including social networking, games, entertainment, and so on. 5. Language style: The language style of online literature is lively, free, infectious, and expressive, which can attract readers with different language and cultural backgrounds. 6. Story Threads: Online literature's story topics include love, friendship, family, power, faith, and so on. They can touch the hearts of different readers. Chinese online literature, which has become popular overseas, has shown its unique charm in cross-cultural communication, local characteristics, diverse styles, online culture, story theme, and so on. It has made positive contributions to the exchange and integration of different cultures.

The main reasons why Chinese online literature became popular overseas were as follows: 1. Unique cultural background and storyline: Chinese online literature often has strong Chinese cultural characteristics and plot settings, such as fantasy, martial arts, romance, etc. These storylines are very popular among overseas readers. 2. Excellent literary quality and literary value: The quality and literary value of Chinese online literature have been recognized and appreciated by overseas readers. Many Chinese online literature works have been well received by the literary world and have been translated into many languages for publication. 3. The needs and preferences of readers: Chinese online literature meets the needs and preferences of overseas readers. They like the story, cultural background and literary value of Chinese online literature, and can obtain information and content of Chinese online literature through online reading. Cross-cultural communication and integration: The popularity of Chinese online literature also provides opportunities for cross-cultural communication and integration. Overseas readers can understand Chinese culture and literature through Chinese online literature, and at the same time, they can understand and explore Western culture and literature through Chinese online literature.

It has introduced new narrative styles. For example, the use of long - form serial storytelling has influenced some Western web - based literature.

The founder of Chinese online literature was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. This novel was written at the end of the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century. It was one of the classics in the history of Chinese literature and also the foundation of Chinese online literature. "Dream of the Red Chamber" described the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others in the aristocratic society of the Qing Dynasty. It showed the deep meaning of Chinese traditional culture and ideology, and also created the narrative mode and writing style of online literature. Starting from " Dream of the Red Chamber," Chinese online literature gradually became a popular cultural phenomenon that influenced the literary works of later generations.

The 2023 China Online Literature Impact Ranking was the 10th ranking organized by the Chinese Writers 'Association's Online Literature Center. The rankings included the online novel rankings, the IP influence rankings, the overseas spread rankings, and the newcomer rankings. The release of the list was aimed at promoting the high-quality development of online literature in terms of text quality, IP adaptation, and international communication. It was reported that the overseas influence of China online literature had further expanded. AIGC technology had improved the efficiency of going out to sea, and the narrative techniques of China online literature had been widely used by overseas literature and film and television. In addition, 123 works that were ranked on the list of China online literature influences from 2019 to 2023 were included in the National Version Library in the form of digital collections, marking the further acceleration of the mainstream and high-quality process of online literature. The specific content of the list and the works on it had not been mentioned yet.