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September 3, 2026

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

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Chinese Social Media Trends

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

9signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
9

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #37
    The Comment Section Is Where the Real Investigation Happens
    SocietyMachine translated
    162.7KSource metric
  2. #38
    harry potter
    OtherMachine translated
    155.6KSource metric
  3. #38
    It is reported on the Internet that Shen Yue and Lin Yun participated in Sisters Riding the Wind and Waves
    OtherMachine translated
    419.1KSource metric
  4. #39
    Xiaomi Motors signs contracts with 8 German dealers
    OtherMachine translated
    418.2KSource metric
  5. #39
    Man Earns 1.3 Million Yuan From Car Cup Holders While Carrying 10 Million Yuan in Debt
    BusinessMachine translated
    153.5KSource metric
  6. #40
    Sun Qian Shengga
    OtherMachine translated
    416.7KSource metric
  7. #40
    Jing Boran becomes famous again and again like this
    OtherMachine translated
    152.1KSource metric
  8. #41
    People in Sichuan and Chongqing Officially Enter the Era of Having Fun
    CultureMachine translated
    151.6KSource metric
  9. #41
    Rescue workers at Geelong Port eat hot meals
    OtherMachine translated
    412.8KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

26signals
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
10

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #38
    There are few flowers on Zhou Dongyu, Ma Sichun is more nervous than me
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  2. #38
    84-year-old woman rescued after being trapped in mountains for 6 days and 5 nights
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  3. #39
    Man's missing family offers reward: 100,000 for the living and 10,000 for the remains
    OtherMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  4. #39
    "Post-20s" primary school students have an ancient reputation
    OtherMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  5. #40
    OpenAI: is developing automatic shutdown capabilities for AI tools
    TechMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  6. #40
    The front of iPhone Ultra is indistinguishable from Android
    OtherMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  7. #41
    Do these 3 things in autumn and your whole body will benefit
    OtherMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  8. #41
    Louis Koo Film Company is being sued for NT$100 million
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  9. #42
    Passers-by rushed to the smoking vehicle and pulled out the trapped woman
    OtherMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  10. #42
    All "Porridge Cake Lun" stores are closed
    OtherMachine translated
    4MSource metric
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. #38
    Wife Strangles Husband After Affair and Child With Foot Spa Manager, Fearing Asset Split
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #38
    A Shanghai man bought a home for 7 million yuan, but now no one will pay 4 million, leaving him 3 million yuan poorer overnight
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #39
    Hangzhou Lottery Player’s ¥30,000 “Win” Leads to Police Call After Buying Three Phones
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #39
    Ms. Zhu Cried! Her 8th Bigamy Lawsuit Failed Due to Lack of Factual Basis; She Once Vowed to Set an Example for the Public
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #40
    Woman Finds She Is Not Her Mother’s Biological Child During Bone Marrow Match; Mother Hopes to Meet the 'Other Child'
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #40
    China Announces Five Countermeasures Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #41
    Gold Jewelry Plunges While Gold Stocks Surge: Jewelry Prices Down 470 Yuan per Gram This Year
    BusinessMachine translated
  8. #41
    Live Earwig Found in Xita Laotaitai BBQ Chili Powder; Restaurant Paid 1,000 Yuan and Offered Another Meal
    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. #38
    Media: The biggest tax category of local taxes is here
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #38
    Illustrated name list of new students born in the 20s
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #39
    Wuhan Tianhe Airport scrolls anti-Japanese war themed posters
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #39
    The U.S. falsely accuses China of collecting intelligence abroad, refuted
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #40
    Funds withdraw from gold stocks
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #40
    Dad sacrificed his mother to keep his son secret for 10 years and was admitted to the military academy
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #41
    Taiwanese media person: Tsai Ing-wen’s appearance exposes the contradictions between the green camp
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #41
    Hong Kong SAR government holds ceremony to commemorate victory of Anti-Japanese War
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

16signals
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. #38
    First Time Holding Up Someone's Earnings, I Feel So Guilty
    CultureMachine translated
    635.8K playsSource metric
  2. #39
    2008 U.S. satirical hit "Friends' Wine" (English lyric cover) "Little Tune of the Empty City Ruse"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.3M playsSource metric
  3. #40
    What Does It Mean That Cheng Xin's Deterrence Is 100%?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.7M playsSource metric
  4. #41
    Sunday: Just a casual passerby, I think the cover is cute
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    502.7K playsSource metric
  5. #42
    Extreme Challenge - Time Bridge
    OtherMachine translated
    1.6M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #38
    The military training of the North Sports University is full of martial arts champions
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #39
    Zhang Zetian talks to He Chaoqiong
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #40
    Layer-on-Layer Outfit Styling Is Too Cool
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #41
    A video to understand the preview of Delta S11
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
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. #38
    China Women's Basketball World Cup Roster Announced
    OtherMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  2. #38
    Officer's Child Born Two Days After His Death
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  3. #39
    Foreign Ministry Warns Japanese Right-Wing Forces
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  4. #39
    Indians eat giant fish carcasses
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #40
    Putin: Japan’s attitude surprises me
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  6. #40
    Tibetan Herder Girl Helps Tourist Suffering from Altitude Sickness
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  7. #41
    Typhoon Sadr may land on the coast of eastern Guangdong
    OtherMachine translated
    9.3MSource 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. #38
    The “new king” of front-end in 2026: Rust is eating up the entire tool chain
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  2. #38
    LLM Scoring and Sampling Principles, Plus Pi Agent Core Concepts
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  3. #39
    🎮 Doubao beats DeepSeek? ! Zero-player arena, exclusive AI Agent game!

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 108Source metric
  4. #40
    Stop guessing this: first see who it belongs to, then who it points to
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  5. #41
    Anthropic Admits Its Models Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Control
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals