Core Insights - The report indicates that by the end of 2024, the market size of China's online literature reading is expected to reach 43.06 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.8% [1] - The market size of online literature intellectual property (IP) has significantly increased to 298.56 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 14.6% [1] - The number of online literature authors has surpassed 30 million for the first time, reaching 31.198 million [1] - The total number of online literary works has reached 41.651 million [1] - The number of online literature users has grown to 575 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.58% [1]

Core Insights - The collaboration between Yuewen Group and CCC Group marks a significant step in promoting Chinese online literature in the Japanese market through various initiatives [1][6][8] Group 1: Strategic Collaboration - Yuewen Group and CCC Group have initiated a strategic partnership to launch the "Novel Equation" writing competition in Japan, aiming to integrate cross-national resources and create an IP co-creation ecosystem [4][6] - The first project includes the establishment of a limited-time pop-up store in Osaka, showcasing popular IPs such as "Full-Time Master" and "Fox Demon Little Red Daughter" to engage Japanese youth [3][7] Group 2: Cultural Experience and Market Penetration - The collaboration will create a cultural experience space centered around IP, enhancing the presence of Chinese IP in the cultural lives of Japanese youth [3][7] - The "Novel Equation" competition will feature a jury composed of notable figures from the literary and film industries, with winning works expected to be developed across various media [4][6] Group 3: Market Growth and Future Prospects - Starting in 2024, Yuewen's WebNovel will launch a Japanese translation of Chinese online literature, projecting an annual user growth rate of 180% in Japan [6][9] - The small language market, including Japanese, is anticipated to become a new growth point for online literature, with non-English revenue expected to increase by over 350% in 2024 [6][9] Group 4: Cultural Impact and Global Reach - The partnership is seen as a reflection of the growing interest in online literature among the younger generation in Japan, fostering a creative industry with significant potential [4][6] - Yuewen has already launched 6,800 translated Chinese online literature works and 700,000 overseas original works, reaching nearly 300 million users globally [9]

Core Insights - The Supreme People's Procuratorate has released nine typical cases of intellectual property protection, showcasing the effectiveness of the procuratorial work in this area [1][2] - The cases cover a wide range of fields, including advanced manufacturing, software algorithms, cultural sectors like online literature and intangible cultural heritage, as well as traditional Chinese medicine [1] Group 1: Case Highlights - In the case of "Ningbo Sheng Certain Cultural Media Co., Ltd. copyright infringement dispute series of false litigation supervision," the procuratorial authority strengthened supervision over false litigation, integrating criminal and civil prosecution functions, leading to the correction of erroneous civil judgments and the transfer of criminal clues, resulting in the defendant receiving a criminal sentence [1] - The case involving "Beijing Jun Certain Technology Co., Ltd. and others for commercial secret infringement" saw the procuratorial authority simultaneously review criminal offenses and civil infringement facts, discovering omitted criminal clues related to business information infringement from prior civil judgments, and pursuing prosecution based on comprehensive evidence [1] - The "Zhang Certain and Sun Certain copyright infringement case" represents a new type of digital copyright case, involving numerous works and significant amounts, where the procuratorial authority accurately identified the use of "hotlinking" to disseminate works, infringing on the rights of information network dissemination, and pursued criminal liability for copyright infringement [1] Group 2: New Approaches and Goals - The procuratorial authority continues to explore new pathways for handling online infringement cases, as seen in the "Wu Certain and Shi Certain selling counterfeit registered trademark goods case," which involved online sales of counterfeit traditional Chinese medicine products, emphasizing the collection and examination of electronic evidence and accurately determining charges based on subjective intent and harm [2] - The release of these typical cases aims to provide a more comprehensive and direct demonstration of intellectual property prosecution work, guiding the professional and standardized handling of such cases, and enhancing societal awareness of intellectual property protection [2]

Core Insights - The rise of short-form online literature has become a significant industry phenomenon, with a number of short works quickly reaching a level of quality that is recognized as "精品化" [1] - New platforms have emerged, producing a large number of excellent short and medium-length works, which have altered the online literary ecosystem and people's perception of online literature as primarily long-form novels [1] Group 1: Characteristics of Short-Form Online Literature - Short-form online literature is viewed as a "new track" in the development of online literature, emphasizing the importance of the opening [1] - The narrative structure of short online literature is more compact, focusing on efficient plot progression and rapid emotional accumulation [1] - Simplification of scenes and dramatic dialogue handling are key, aiming to convey maximum information in minimal words [1] Group 2: Author Insights and Creative Approaches - Authors emphasize the need for strong conflict in short stories due to the limitations in narrative rhythm and character development [2] - The narrative logic in short stories should be as simple and singular as possible to present core conflicts and emotions effectively [2] - Short-form works should minimize background and settings, allowing the story to unfold naturally, with strong suspense to engage readers quickly [2] Group 3: Future Directions in Short-Form Online Literature - Authors express a commitment to new attempts at improving story themes and innovating story structures to create more impactful narratives [2] - The goal is to enhance the reading experience for audiences by delivering stories that resonate deeply [2]

作者｜雷报 段轻 近日，阅文集团公布了截至2024年12月31日止年度全年业绩公告，雷报据此对阅文的具体业务数据进行了详细解读。（详见：阅文的2024：谷子GMV破5 亿，IP运营收入大增10亿，离"东方迪士尼"还有多远？| 雷报） 值得注意的是，在昨日，阅文集团最新发布的年度报告2024中，还披露了晋江文学的业绩，以及阅文集团去年投资的相关情况。 晋江文学24年收入14.40亿元，盈利4.78亿元 阅文集团2024年报内披露了晋江（阅文持股50%）去年的收入情况：2024年，晋江实现14.40亿元营收，盈利4.78亿元。 根据过往公开财务信息，2020-2024年，晋江文学的收入分别为10.36亿元、12.5亿元、13.15亿元、14.16亿元、14.40亿元，利润分别为3.3亿元、4.18亿 元、4.52亿元、4.56亿元、4.78亿元，收入及利润一直处于稳步上升状态，这种变化与视频平台、影视公司等对内容的需求密切相关。 | | 晉江 | | | --- | --- | --- | | | 二零二四年 | 二零二三年 | | | 十二月三十一日 | 十二月三十一日 | | | 人民幣千元 | 人民幣千元 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Fourth National Reading Conference and the Second Forum on the Development of Online Literature and Micro-Short Dramas were held in Taiyuan, Shanxi, focusing on promoting a reading culture and advancing the digital cultural strategy of the country [1][11]. Group 1: Event Overview - The Fourth National Reading Conference took place from April 23 to 25, with the theme "Cultivating a Reading Culture and Building a Culturally Strong Nation" [1]. - The Second Forum on the Development of Online Literature and Micro-Short Dramas was hosted by China Mobile Migu on April 24, aiming to foster a positive ecosystem for online literature and micro-short dramas [1][11]. Group 2: "Yue Du Good Book List - Spring Edition" - The "Yue Du Good Book List - Spring Edition" was officially launched during the forum, featuring six representative works selected based on data analysis and expert evaluations [3][6]. - The selection process involved a team of top domestic experts from the Yangtze River Delta Network Literature Review Center, ensuring a high-quality and potential-focused list [6][11]. Group 3: Selected Works - The selected works include: - "Zhan Chen Yuan" by Yi Ran, which intertwines fantasy and suspense with a narrative of fate [4]. - "The Whole Family is Eavesdropping on My Heart" by Xia Shengsheng, which has been successfully adapted into a short drama [4]. - "Little Surprise" by Mai Su, exploring the struggles of immigrant families [4]. - "Lan Liu Guang" by Que Shang Xin Tou, focusing on personal emotions against a backdrop of national destiny [4]. - "The Young Lady Always Fails to Strive" by Yan Xiao Mo, blending familial and national themes with Daoist philosophy [4]. - "Jue Se Sheng Jiao" by Sha Mo, combining elements of intrigue and growth in a historical context [4]. Group 4: Industry Impact and Future Directions - The "Yue Du Good Book List" serves as a benchmark and creative engine for the online literature industry, reflecting trends in content iteration and audience expansion [11][12]. - The list aims to capture new ideas and trends among younger audiences, focusing on various genres and themes relevant to contemporary society [12]. - Future initiatives will include innovative promotion strategies across multiple platforms to enhance the reach of quality literary content and foster a reading culture [14].