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September 1, 2026

English reading briefs and context saved on this day, alongside preserved public trend signals.

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Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

15signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #9
    Five People in Henan Diagnosed with Liver Fluke Disease After Eating Sashimi; How Can It Be Prevented and Is There a Risk of Spread?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  2. #10
    Yang Hansen’s buzzer-beater against Lebanon: how far can he go, and what advice do you have for his development?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  3. #10
    High-Speed Rail Second-Class Tickets Downgraded to Standing Only; 12306 Says Temporary Adjustments Get No Compensation. Is This Policy Reasonable?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
  4. #11
    Are there any game skills/props that may seem unremarkable in description, but are actually very supermodel-like?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  5. #11
    2026 Summer Box Office Reaches ¥12.498 Billion, Setting a Record for Screenings; Kung Fu Women’s Soccer Takes the Top Spot—How Should This Achievement Be Evaluated?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.6M heatSource metric
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    heartbeat signal
    OtherMachine translated
    395.2KSource metric
  2. #10
    Chen Lijun’s First Lead TV Series Is Coming
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    352.2KSource metric
  3. #11
    The siren sounded in mourning at the Geelong rescue scene
    OtherMachine translated
    394.6KSource metric
  4. #11
    Young People Cutting Ties with Relatives
    SocietyMachine translated
    351KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

Developer communities, tech media, product sites, AI discussion, and IT boards from China's internet.

11signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Qwen-Image-3.0 Launches on the Qwen AI Platform

    Context: Qwen is Alibaba’s artificial intelligence platform and model family.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #11
    Trading volume in Shanghai and Shenzhen stocks surpasses 1 trillion yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #12
    South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's AMEC

    Context: AMEC, or Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China, is a Chinese semiconductor equipment maker.

    TechAI context · definition
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #10
    Building a Markdown Blog Image Generator with LanYun MaaS: Model Integration, Parallel Jobs, and CORS Handling
    TechMachine translated
    11KSource metric
  2. #11
    AI Agents: Harness Engineering Explained from Basics to Project Practice
    TechMachine translated
    11KSource metric
  3. #12
    Java-Based Amap Bus Route Search Integration
    TechMachine translated
    11KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

Search, portal, internet-native news, and creator-media trend lists from China's public web.

20signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

Baidu's ranked search-topic discovery list. It is distinct from Baidu Index and is not an equivalent Google Trends dataset.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee: Firmly support the decision of the Party Central Committee
    OtherMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  2. #10
    Actor Tan Kai Opens Baozi Shop, Responds to Criticism on Livestream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  3. #11
    Zhao Xintong vs. Brown
    OtherMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  4. #11
    Miss Hong Kong Organizers Respond to Criticism Over Contestants' Looks
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  5. #12
    Yunnan Wenshan 'Force 12 Typhoon Caused Casualties' Claim Is Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  6. #12
    Heavier Cars Being Safer Is a Myth
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Pentagon Drops the Pretense, Becomes a 'Shareholder' in Venezuelan Oil?
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.7KSource metric
  2. #10
    Ming-Chi Kuo Analyzes Nvidia's $3.5 Billion Investment in MediaTek: Mutual Benefits from AI Chips to Systems
    TechMachine translated
    211Source metric
  3. #11
    Zong Fuli Loses Another Battle?
    BusinessMachine translated
    183KSource metric
  4. #11
    Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou and other cities have passed laws banning students from bringing phones to school, tightly regulating internet use on campus
    SocietyMachine translated
    60.5KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Reviewing the Kangbao “Formaldehyde Cabbage” Controversy: Easy to Lose Trust, Hard to Rebuild It
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #10
    China's Big Three Oil Firms Net 215.4 Billion Yuan in H1, PetroChina and CNOOC Hit Record Profits
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #11
    Quick Take | Dress Shoes Lose Favor as More Men Choose a Relaxed Style
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #11
    National Animal Museum condemns uncivil behavior; state media says children who disrupt public order often have rule-disregarding parents
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Unitree’s Price Halved: Why Can Zhiyuan Charge More?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #10
    The balance of mortgage loans from the six major banks fell by more than 500 billion
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #11
    16-Year-Old Indian Girl Lured Onto Bus and Gang-Raped
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #11
    Rumor That a Delivery Rider Added Paraquat to a Drink
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

12signals
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    To test this seven-seater, we brought in six of the hardest-to-please people!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    557.5K playsSource metric
  2. #11
    In Modern Times as a Ghost Envoy EP02: God or Monster? Thanks
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  3. #12
    Li Pao'er Wins Second Place in Li Pao'er Imitation Contest
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.6M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    The Moment of Parting with Family at Back-to-School
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #10
    Learn Kung Fu and Practice Martial Arts
    CultureMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #11
    Delta Force Season 11 Preview
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #11
    Chinese Breakfast, Endless Flavors
    CultureMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  5. #12
    Unconventional Back-to-School Suggestions
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    Man Detained for Inducing a Minor to Record an Obscene Video
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
  2. #10
    Liu Xiaoqing Added as a Judgment Debtor
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #11
    Zheng Punished for Spreading False Takeout Poisoning Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    11MSource metric
  4. #11
    Claim That a Typhoon in Wenshan Killed 20,000 People Is a Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #10
    Loved the Wrong Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #11
    Insomnia
    EntertainmentMachine translated