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September 2, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

12signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Cat Litter Company Hires 48 Cat Employees
    BusinessMachine translated
    327.9KSource metric
  2. #30
    Multiple search and rescue teams are scouring the disaster area in Geelong
    OtherMachine translated
    185.7KSource metric
  3. #31
    A Smile Is Beautiful Renamed 'A Smile Captivates the City'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    326.2KSource metric
  4. #31
    HLE defeated T1
    OtherMachine translated
    184.9KSource metric
  5. #32
    Why did Mao Buyi lose so much weight?
    OtherMachine translated
    184.3KSource metric
  6. #32
    Waiting for the New Phone Made the Older Model More Expensive
    TechMachine translated
    324.5KSource metric
  7. #33
    The Education and Sports Bureau intervenes in a parent group and proposes to raise funds for cleaning
    OtherMachine translated
    182.3KSource metric
  8. #33
    The Body Is More Forgiving Than People Expect
    SocietyMachine translated
    322.2KSource metric
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Hong Kong media revealed that Hong Kong martial arts superstar Chen Guantai passed away at the age of 80. He starred in "Ma Wing Jung", "Blood Drop", etc. What memories do you have of the characters he portrayed?
    OtherMachine translated
    850K heatSource metric
  2. #30
    Why Do Tibetans Prefer Chengdu Over Xining?
    SocietyMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #30
    Still Using DeepSeek Harness in Your Browser? Get a Client for DSH

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 144Source metric
  2. #31
    Stop relying on Code Review to keep your bottom line: I made a static analysis project RedLine
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  3. #32
    Android Cold Start Optimization: From 3 Seconds to 800 ms
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  4. #33
    Superpowers and Codex Harness: Conflict Analysis and Governance Prompts
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  5. #33
    Chapter 1: The Rise of FDE
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

16signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Heavy rainfall in Fuding, Fujian, flooded the first floor
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #31
    Beijing cracks down on tretamine crimes
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  3. #31
    Yueyang Evergrande Home-Delivery Projects Completed
    BusinessMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #32
    Let go of this class. Mom will never fail.
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  5. #32
    Shenyang Weather on September 1, the First Day of School
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  6. #33
    Guizhou Farmers Hit Pitfalls Raising Local Geese
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  7. #33
    Sun Yingsha appears in primary school textbooks
    CultureMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Explore Jiangxi’s No. 1 specialty food! Is Jiangxi only spicy?
    OtherMachine translated
    54.6K playsSource metric
  2. #32
    How Would Professional Chefs Recommend Their Hidden Favorite Spots?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.9M playsSource metric
  3. #32
    Japanese Version of “A Friend’s Wine” City Pop Remix (A Little Tune from Empty City Stratagem)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  4. #33
    The new collection appearance [Flash Phantom] will be available on September 4th!
    OtherMachine translated
    730.5K 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. #31
    Born at the Right Time Set for Sept. 3
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #32
    Musician Cai Kunqi suffers from ALS
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    Jang Wonyoung's birthday video is full of atmosphere
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #33
    I Want to Tell You Everything, Every Minute
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #33
    I Know What Back-to-School Feels Like
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #30
    Reappear the shady scene! The Badminton Association’s top executives were collectively arrested. Lin Dan had already hinted that the dirty tricks on the court were just an appetizer.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #30
    Di Marzio team reporter: Milan decides to reinstate Tomori in the squad
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #31
    U.S. Military Says It Launched Another Strike on Iranian Targets
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #31
    The five-star red flag was planted at the original site of the Geelong Port Building and the latest aerial footage of the disaster area was released
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #32
    Shanghai Girl, 5, Speaks Suddenly After Family Gives Up Treatment
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #32
    Parents spent 4,500 yuan to apply for robot programming, but their children only had 11 hours of classes and the agency "ran away"
    TechMachine translated
  7. #33
    Yunnan vs. Tonglianglong: Both sides started with 4 foreign players, Buniaming and Li Zhenquan played.
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #33
    Trump: If the final strike comes, Iran will have little left
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #30
    Shandong Primary School Newcomers Debut with Stunning Traditional-Style Names
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #30
    On the first day of school, 33 parents were defrauded of 9,108 yuan
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #31
    Liu Xiaoqing loses second-instance appeal in 3.3 million yuan loan dispute case
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #31
    Yue Puyu, former deputy director of Shanxi Provincial People's Congress, was expelled from the party
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #32
    Will the World Face a Major Financial Crisis?
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #32
    Joshua Wong pleads guilty in court
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #33
    Suzhou Concert Reportedly Paused for 80 Minutes During a Two-Hour Show
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  8. #33
    Goat dies after being dragged into water by python
    OtherMachine translated
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
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Man’s Car Wrap Leaves Vehicle Covered in Watermark Letters
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  2. #32
    Several New 10-Trillion-Yuan Consumer Sectors Are Emerging
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  3. #32
    Why “One Yuan Property” Caused Applause
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  4. #33
    Domestic Gold Jewelry Prices Ease From Highs
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  5. #33
    Woman takes baby to welcome husband after returning from military service
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  6. #34
    Nepal mudslide death toll rises to 1,093
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  7. #34
    What happened to the Lincoln?
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
4

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

  1. #30
    Encounter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #31
    Together No Matter How Far
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #32
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #33
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated