Global demand fueling Chinese online literature growth

About this episode

The episode discusses the growth of Chinese online literature as an economic force and features an interview with author Ren He.

National Reading Week has come and gone. According to a fresh report, China's online literature scene isn't just bigger than ever; it's a genuine economic force. / Also today, we wrap up our distinguished Chinese author series with its fifth and final guest, writer Ren He. He shares a book that deeply resonates with him: "I Clean Up Garbage in a Wasteland World." (10:54) On the show: Steve, Yushun & Yushan.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Yushun, Yushan

Guest: Ren He

Topics covered

• online literature
• economic impact
• Chinese authors
• reading culture
• National Reading Week

Keywords

• Chinese online literature
• economic force
• National Reading Week
• Ren He
• I Clean Up Garbage in a Wasteland World

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China Plus

Books & works: I Clean Up Garbage in a Wasteland World

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