Foreign web novels
Online novels referred to a form of literature that was popular in the mainland of China, while foreign online novels referred to online literature that was popular abroad. The development of foreign online novels began in the 1990s. At first, they were mainly popular on some English forums and websites. With the development of network technology and the popularity of the Internet, foreign online novels had gradually become a form of literature on a global scale. The variety of online novels in foreign countries was very rich, covering all kinds of topics and styles such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, and so on. Most of these works were uploaded to online platforms by overseas readers. The readers of foreign online novels were very wide, including young students, adult readers, and various professionals. These works also received the attention and recognition of the overseas media and often won various literary awards. Foreign online novels had become an important part of the overseas literature market, which had played a positive role in promoting cultural exchanges and expanding the influence of literature.