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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 Video Platform Trends

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

21signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #34
    This trick again
    OtherMachine translated
    383.3K playsSource metric
  2. #35
    I Gave It My All, but Still Had to Backdoor Towers to Win
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    534.5K playsSource metric
  3. #35
    Every Time Huaqiang Says “Melon,” His BAC Rises by 20 mg/100 ml
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    601.9K playsSource metric
  4. #36
    Episode 2
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    578.2K playsSource metric
  5. #37
    Less ↗TM↗fly↗slide↗, hit↘me↘↗, hit↘↗hard↘↗ (Shocking storyboard) (hit with a skateboard) Uh (cover your head)
    OtherMachine translated
    190.1K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #34
    Wang Anyu Shoveling, Eight Steps Short of a Perfect Ending
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #34
    Wang Xun walks the bridge of time again
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #35
    Join Yang Yuhuan in the Pipa Cosplay Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #35
    Doing It Once Is Better Than Thinking About It Ten Thousand Times
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #36
    No flower starts out as a flower
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #36
    Fly to My Heart: She Snaps Back, He Pursues
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #37
    I Made an Ultra-Cute Big-Head Sticker Wallpaper
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #37
    Use the world of dating and love to start chasing stars
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #34
    Yushu Technology’s market value has been cut in half
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #34
    Old RMB Can Be Legally Traded
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  3. #35
    Netizens Donate Chinese Flags to Support Tibet
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #35
    The director of Serious Case Group 6 responded to the controversy over Ji Jie's casting
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  5. #36
    Eggy Party Collab: Duoer Only Speaks Chinese
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #36
    Putin: Japan’s attitude surprises me
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  7. #37
    Man proposes to his wife at the airport after returning from military service
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  8. #37
    Nicholas Tse's Wenzhou Concert Sells Out Instantly
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource 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. #34
    Claude Code’s Most Powerful Tool Writes No Code
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  2. #34
    Nest Step 1, Part 3: Understanding the Controller / Service / Module Three-Layer Architecture
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #35
    Claude Code Architecture and Design
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  4. #36
    Switched workflow engines, no frontend code changed
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  5. #37
    Hy4 Preview vs. Hy3: Tencent Hunyuan’s Leap in Architecture and Productivity Applications, from 295B to 770B
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #34
    Meghan’s UK Return Sparks New Controversy: Child Pickup Anxiety, Royal Awkwardness, and Surrogacy Rumors
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #34
    The woman who had her pants stripped in the street responded: She is a female anchor, the woman who beat her cannot find her husband, and she is suspected to be a mistress
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #35
    Xingyu Co., Ltd. raised the hourly wages of outsourced workers, and the outsourcing company returned subsidies. Some colleagues posted "taking over terminated employees"
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #35
    Has the Finance Ministry announced the 2026 pension increase for retirees yet?
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #36
    China badminton team goes 10-2; several stars take tactical losses; China Masters Day 2 schedule
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #36
    Six warnings including heavy rain and typhoon were issued. Central Meteorological Observatory: From tonight to tomorrow night, there will be heavy to heavy rain in Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan Island, Jiangxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu and other places.
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #37
    It was revealed that Xu Yajun organized a family gathering, and Gu Junye was also there. Little S’s husband suggested that it be held every Saturday
    OtherMachine 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. #34
    32-Year-Old Bank of America Vice President Stabbed to Death in Times Square
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #34
    Woman was beaten and torn in the street, two people were detained
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #35
    Shadr is expected to make landfall in the area from Zhangpu to Huilai
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #35
    Girl Mistakes TV Cabinet for Toilet and Breaks It While Getting Up at Night
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #36
    Expert: US Efforts to Use the G20 to Contain China Will Fail
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #36
    Sun Yingsha is included in the new edition of primary school textbooks
    CultureMachine translated
  7. #37
    Shein's IPO, but the Spotlight Is No Longer on It
    BusinessMachine translated
  8. #37
    Xingyu Shares: The cliff-like drop in orders is untrue
    BusinessMachine 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. #35
    Zhao Yingzi Says She Has Depression
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  2. #35
    Milk tea shop starts selling "tomato and egg drop soup"
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  3. #36
    Shenzhen School Uniforms Are Surprisingly Popular
    CultureMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  4. #36
    Military forces advance into disaster-stricken core area of ​​Jilong, Tibet
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  5. #37
    Vietnam scrambles for Chinese technicians
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  6. #37
    Real Madrid, Please Use "China's Tibet"
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  7. #38
    Heavy rain in Fuding, Fujian
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource 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. #34
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #35
    ANGEL
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #36
    Fruits of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #37
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
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. #34
    Beijing Really Has a Luan Nian
    CultureMachine translated
    320.4KSource metric
  2. #34
    Mother-in-law throws bowl and accuses daughter-in-law, but son stops her from educating her
    SocietyMachine translated
    169.3KSource metric
  3. #35
    Sure enough, young people have a sense of being alive when they open a store.
    OtherMachine translated
    160KSource metric
  4. #35
    The Most Annoying Personality Traits
    CultureMachine translated
    318.2KSource metric
  5. #36
    iPhone Ultra Launch Premium
    TechMachine translated
    317.3KSource metric
  6. #36
    Woman's mouth suddenly filled with blood after drinking frozen Coke
    OtherMachine translated
    158.4KSource metric
  7. #37
    The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responded to Zhou Tzuyu’s development in the mainland
    OtherMachine translated
    157.9KSource metric
  8. #37
    Flexible positioning can avoid most damage
    OtherMachine translated
    314.9KSource metric