Qidian (起点中文网) : China's biggest library of serialized web novels, paid for chapter by chapter.

Qidian launched in 2002 as a fantasy fiction community and became the flagship web-novel platform of China Literature, a Tencent-owned publisher.

Readers follow long-running serials in fantasy, wuxia and sci-fi, paying per new chapter, while writers earn through subscriptions, tips and bonuses.

Hit titles frequently turn into TV series, films and mobile games across China.

Qidian itself reads in Chinese; for readers abroad Tencent runs Webnovel, a separate English edition of its catalog.

Does Qidian censor its novels?

Qidian enforces China's content regulations. Prohibited topics include explicit sexual content, political criticism, and sensitive historical events. Many authors use self-censorship and euphemisms. English versions have less censorship.

How does Qidian's payment model work?

Qidian pioneered the pay-per-chapter model. Readers buy virtual coins (about .003-0.01 per chapter). Authors earn revenue share. Top authors make millions annually. Webnovel uses a similar model for English translations.

Can I read Qidian novels in English?

Qidian's parent company operates Webnovel.com, which offers English translations of popular Chinese web novels. The China site qidian.com is Chinese-only. Titles like Coiling Dragon are on Webnovel in English.