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September 6, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Zheng Qinwen to Face Swiatek in Next Round
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #19
    Hong Kong Miss Faye Wong and singer Zhang Zifeng announce their engagement
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #19
    43 Dead, 519 Missing in Tibet Mudslide
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #20
    Pregnant woman's salary cut from 8,000 to 3,000
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #20
    The first victims wearing sports bracelets appear
    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
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    Why Is No One Wearing Leather Shoes Anymore?
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  2. #19
    Putin Meets U.S. Presidential Envoy for Over 3 Hours
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  3. #20
    Xiao Shenyang’s Live Vote-Canvassing Skit Sparks Controversy
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    The Next Generation Will Likely Face Much Greater Hardship and Poverty
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #19
    Five-goal thriller: Inter Milan beat Napoli 3-2; coach Chivu says, “Our courage paid off”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #20
    Former Jiangxi Public Security Official Wan Xiuqi Under Investigation After Voluntary Disclosure
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    Men's football Asian Games 23-man roster changes! The Harbor international football team missed the match due to a car accident. The 20-year-old Taishan central defender was selected.
    SocietyMachine translated
    61.8KSource metric
  2. #19
    China State Construction Engineering Deputy General Manager Chen Yong Under Investigation Less Than a Year Into His Tenure
    BusinessMachine translated
    30.4KSource metric
  3. #20
    One day after GPT-6 Astra went online, the entire network began to use it to create a new world
    OtherMachine translated
    353.5KSource metric
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

20signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    heartbeat signal
    OtherMachine translated
    185KSource metric
  2. #18
    China Women's Basketball Team Struggles With Shooting
    OtherMachine translated
    301.5KSource metric
  3. #19
    US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
    SocietyMachine translated
    182.9KSource metric
  4. #20
    Apple Foldable Phone Price
    TechMachine translated
    179.7KSource metric
  5. #20
    Ministry of Finance to inject 35 billion yuan into China Life Group
    BusinessMachine translated
    291.9KSource metric
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Soft Rounded Makeup Is Perfect for Subtle Features

    Context: Zhuyuan Yurun is a Chinese makeup style associated with rounded, smooth, luminous features.

    CultureAI context · definition
    6.6MSource metric
  2. #19
    Crushed-Diamond Nails Bring Starlight to Your Fingertips
    CultureMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  3. #20
    Becoming a Color Hunter on My Travels
    CultureMachine translated
    6.4MSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    The Ming Dynasty once led the world in science and technology, but why did it fail to start the Industrial Revolution like Europe? Was it interrupted by the Qing Dynasty, or was it fundamentally bad?
    OtherMachine translated
    690K heatSource metric
  2. #18
    Do foreigners really like Chinese food as much as in the movie "Dragon Restaurant"?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.5M heatSource metric
  3. #19
    Doctor at Guizhou TCM Hospital allegedly stabbed by patient who hid knife in banner
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  4. #19
    German Bundesliga Round 4: Fan Zhendong beats Ruiz and Duda 3–0 to clinch victory
    OtherMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  5. #20
    Why is this year’s stand-up comedy competition so lukewarm? Is it less funny, or are people just less interested?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  6. #20
    What’s the craziest thing that ever happened at your school?
    SocietyMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    Draymond on Duren: I think he’ll return to the Pistons
    OtherMachine translated
    272.8KSource metric
  2. #19
    Durant’s Trainer: Don’t Put All the Blame on KD
    OtherMachine translated
    323.1KSource metric
  3. #20
    Shams broke the news: Simmons completed a workout with the Kings in August
    OtherMachine translated
    267.2KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    $30M rescue mission fails as Swift Observatory falls toward Earth
    TechMachine translated
  2. #19
    Inclusion Conference Opens in Shanghai Next Week, Spotlighting AI New Economy for First Time as Registrations Top 50,000
    TechMachine translated
  3. #20
    Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash; Taobao App Suffers Widespread Outage; China-Led International Standard for Legged Robots Officially Released
    TechMachine translated
  4. #20
    My prompt words are so clean, why is Grok still doing yellow?
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #19
    What Happens in Your Body When Eating Triggers Mouth Ulcers
    SocietyMachine translated
    590.2K playsSource metric
  2. #19
    "Uncle Long, if you had to choose a spell, which one would you choose?"
    OtherMachine translated
    758.1K playsSource metric
  3. #20
    No one can punish me for drinking too much except my wife
    OtherMachine translated
    1.3M 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. #19
    A Serious Accident Occurred at the ChinaGT Shanghai Event
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #19
    Jiangsu Super League: Yancheng 1-1 Xuzhou
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #20
    Overcoming all obstacles 2026 Second Public Stage
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #20
    The chiikawa growing on the tree are so cute
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource 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. #19
    Wu Laogou, get off Zeng Shunxi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  2. #19
    Shaoxing Tourism Responds to Grandpa Calabash Cutting Off the Gourds
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #20
    Autumn's First Crab Meal
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #20
    Putin Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource 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. #19
    LEMONADE
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #20
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated