Digitalized Translation of Chinese Online Literature: Practice and Research

This study thoroughly explores the digitalized translation and overseas dissemination of Chinese online literature from the perspectives of industry practice and academic research. It points out that Chinese online literature has grown from a sub-cultural phenomenon in China to an essential component of contemporary Chinese literature, with digitalized translation being the primary mode for its overseas dissemination. The study defines the concepts of online literature and digitalization, discusses the diversified digitalized translation platforms of Chinese online literature,and analyzes their respective advantages and challenges. Thereafter, it scrutinizes the research on the translation of Chinese online literature, highlighting the richness of research perspectives and the diversity of research content, noting that current researches on the overseas dissemination of Chinese online literature is relatively scarce but holds significant academic and practical value. Finally, it looks forward to the future directions of research on the translation of Chinese online literature, including further exploration on translation content, translation subjects, translation modes, and translation criticism, and emphasizes the importance of theoretical integration and innovation.