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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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Preserved ranking signals

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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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #42
    The Rock Sisyphus Pushed Was Actually Sun Wukong... [AI Mass Producer] #SpecialForAAIFF
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.5M playsSource metric
  2. #43
    Brother Says He Found the Secret to Traffic!!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2M playsSource metric
  3. #44
    Finally got a cushy match. After playing for so long, can’t we have some fun for once?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    399.1K playsSource metric
  4. #44
    Starting from scratch, Heilongjiang discovered abandoned stone houses and transformed them into cold winter shelters. It is necessary to prepare before the first snowstorm and store supplies in advance.
    OtherMachine translated
    1.4M playsSource metric
  5. #45
    Want to make the water clearer? Don’t just focus on brightness anymore!
    OtherMachine translated
    396.5K playsSource metric
  6. #45
    How are the popular AI short dramas/AI comics produced? 0-1 nanny level tutorial
    TechMachine translated
    1.2M 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. #42
    My Family’s Archimedes: Eye of the Sky
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #42
    The Annual Book-Cover Wrapping Has Begun Again
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #43
    Hot Take on Call Me by Fire 2026's Second Performance Test
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #43
    Check out my 100-yuan highlighter repo
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #44
    Wang Xiaoyao and Xu Sheng’s Doudou master class has started
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  6. #44
    I Know What Back-to-School Feels Like
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #45
    Summon my natural half-faced kitten
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  8. #45
    Eating at Popular Food Stalls in Zhenjiang
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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. #42
    China-Russia Cross-Border Cableway to Begin Trial Run
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #42
    Hong Kong martial arts actor Chan Kwan-tai passes away
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #43
    God of Wealth Festival
    CultureMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #43
    Li Yueru Withdraws from World Cup After Losing Her Passport
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  5. #44
    Fuding flood special police rescued 3 mother and son
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  6. #45
    Man Sees Hazard Lights, Finds Driver Unconscious
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  7. #45
    China has fully paid its 2026 United Nations membership dues
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource 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. #42
    AI video reaches its singularity moment
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  2. #43
    Intranet penetration turns out to be so simple: Natapp complete tutorial from registration to public network access
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  3. #44
    Just now, Claude 5.1 was released! The world’s most powerful model is here?
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #45
    Mirror Your Phone to Your Computer Without Installing Any App: The Free Open-Source QtScrcpy Tool
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  5. #45
    Recommended Free Learning Websites for Kids: Pinyin, Poetry, Idioms, Stories, and Early Learning
    CultureMachine translated
    heat: 90Source 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. #42
    Hongguo Denies 40,000 Yuan Daily Pay Cap for Short-Drama Actors
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #42
    Decision on Countermeasures Against Applied DNA Sciences and Five Other U.S. Entities
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #43
    Chinese volleyball star Li Yingying undergoes heart surgery, ruled out of the Asian Championship and Asian Games
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #43
    Xi'an Reports on Dispute Between SEG Mall and Person Who Fell
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #44
    Yu Donglai Says He Won't Help Companies for Three Years, Will Stop All Business Expansion After 2030
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #44
    Property Fee Hike Wins 90% Owner Support, Challenging the 'Property Managers Are the Enemy' Myth
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #45
    Henan Issues New Paid Leave Policy: Officials Must Lead by Example and Ensure Employees Take Full Leave
    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. #42
    Man rides bull during heavy rain in Wenzhou
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #42
    Ulanqab Municipal Party Committee Secretary Zhou Kai was investigated
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #43
    The logic behind this round of mobile phone price increases
    TechMachine translated
  4. #43
    Media person: It’s better to guess the end of the bull market than to find long-term meal tickets
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #44
    It was revealed that the Taiwan authorities will increase investment in the United States, which drew angry criticism from the island
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #44
    Hearing-impaired rider Meng Fanshuai: Became the "single king" of the site
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #45
    British media: China’s strategy to resist oil price shocks is effective
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #45
    Classes in Fuzhou city suspended due to heavy rain
    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. #43
    Iran attacks US military base in Kuwait
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  2. #43
    My daughter has been living in school since she was in third grade, and her father was worried until 2 a.m.
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  3. #44
    Three siblings file a lawsuit over inheriting their mother’s mobile phone number
    TechMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  4. #44
    Beijing Sport University's military training is full of "martial arts champions"
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  5. #45
    Want Want employees expose the group’s family culture
    CultureMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  6. #45
    The owner of the fish pond turned into a canteen offered RMB 30,000 to collect ideas for repelling birds
    OtherMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  7. #46
    An old man marries his nanny and leaves his property to the woman in his will
    OtherMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
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. #42
    Divas Hit the Road 4: Yang Mi and Liu Mintao’s RV Conversation
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    150.8KSource metric
  2. #42
    Li Yunrui and Chi Changxu dare to dance and learn from each other
    OtherMachine translated
    410.4KSource metric
  3. #43
    Shang Zhitao proposed to break up
    OtherMachine translated
    409.7KSource metric
  4. #43
    The premiere of Journey to the West ranked first in ratings
    OtherMachine translated
    141.7KSource metric
  5. #44
    Woman Arrested for False Rape Allegation and Extorting 195,000 Yuan
    SocietyMachine translated
    135.8KSource metric
  6. #44
    Mother responds to 11-month-old baby secretly playing with mobile phone in the early morning
    TechMachine translated
    407.5KSource metric
  7. #45
    The Moment Ju Jingyi Pushes Away and Throws Up Her Hands
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    134.8KSource metric
  8. #45
    Wuhan University launches investigation
    OtherMachine translated
    404.3KSource metric