China's online literature readership has swelled to 575 million, underscoring the growing dominance of digital storytelling in the country's cultural landscape.

The 2024 China Online Literature Blue Book found that readers aged 26 to 45 make up about half of the total audience.

But those born after 2000 are fueling much of the recent growth, accounting for nearly a quarter of all readers, according to a report released Tuesday by the China Writers Association.