The genre's overseas market size is estimated to have surpassed 3 billion yuan ($4.3 billion), with about 145 million readers, according to consultancy firm iResearch.

据艾瑞咨询公司称，该类型的海外市场规模估计已超过30亿元人民币（43亿美元），读者达到1。45亿。

" The plots, together with unique concepts and cultural elements, have attracted the attention of overseas readers, " the iResearch report said, adding that high costs and slow updates remain the stumbling blocks for increasing the number of readers.

“这些情节，加上独特的概念和文化元素，吸引了海外读者的注意。”还补充道，成本高和更新慢仍然是增加读者数量的绊脚石。