Core Insights - Chinese online literature is experiencing unprecedented growth and global expansion, becoming a significant cultural force in the world [1] - The market revenue for Chinese online literature is projected to reach 49.55 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 29.37%, marking three consecutive years of accelerated growth [1] - The overseas market revenue is expected to reach 4.815 billion yuan in the same year, with a year-on-year increase of 10.68% [1] Market Growth and Trends - By the end of 2024, the cumulative number of Chinese online literature works is expected to reach approximately 42.1 million [1] - WebNovel has nearly 400 million global cumulative active users by October 2025, nurturing around 530,000 writers and over 820,000 original works, with a total work volume growth of 20% [1] - The rise of Latin America is reshaping the global online literature landscape, creating a tri-polar market structure alongside North America and Eurasia [2] Regional Dynamics - In 2025, nine out of the top ten countries in terms of WebNovel's global monthly active user growth are from Latin America, with Brazil's user access skyrocketing nearly eightfold, making it the third-largest market globally [2] - The growth in Latin America is driven by AI multilingual translation technology, which has significantly increased the accessibility of Chinese online literature to local readers [2] - The translation of works in Portuguese and Spanish has seen year-on-year growth of 278% and 336%, respectively, facilitating direct access to a vast audience [2] Content Preferences and Local Adaptation - The market is characterized by distinct content preferences across regions, with epic fantasy works favored in Europe and North America, while urban fantasy and emotional narratives are popular in Latin America [3] - The local creative ecosystem is becoming more vibrant, with a surge in local authors in Brazil and Vietnam, indicating a shift towards localized content creation [3] - Generation Z is emerging as the dominant force in global online literature creation, with a significant proportion of WebNovel's signed authors being born after 2000 [3] IP and Cultural Integration - The integration of IP with cultural tourism represents a deep exploration of the industry’s value and cultural influence [5] - Successful collaborations, such as "The King's Avatar" with the Swiss National Tourism Board, highlight the potential of IP to enhance tourism experiences [5][6] - The "IP + destination" model is creating a comprehensive experience economy, linking various sectors and optimizing destination industry structures [7]
中国网络文学出海：拉美市场崛起 IP引领文旅价值