Daily archive

September 9, 2026

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

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.

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #28
    188.3KSource metric
  2. #28
    197.3KSource metric
  3. #29
    186.4KSource metric
  4. #29
    Hunan Gold Hits the Daily Price Limit
    BusinessMachine translated
    197KSource metric
  5. #30
    186.1KSource metric
  6. #30
    196.8KSource metric
  7. #31
    A Prosperous World
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    196.6KSource 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. #28
    1.3M heatSource metric
  2. #28
    630K heatSource metric
  3. #29
    630K heatSource metric
  4. #29
    1.1M heatSource metric
  5. #30
    1.1M heatSource metric
  6. #30
    590K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
    Between Kimi K3 and DeepSeek V4 Lies a Gap in Native Multimodal Timing

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

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #30
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #29
    Why Does Android Use Intents to Pass Data?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  2. #30
    heat: 144Source metric
  3. #31
    heat: 144Source metric
  4. #31
    heat: 153Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
    5.2MSource metric
  2. #29
    Shang Wenjie's Company Sues Zeng Shunxi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  3. #30
    Indian Female Powerlifter Goes Viral for Her Appearance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  4. #30
    5.1MSource metric
  5. #31
    5MSource metric
  6. #31
    Canada Officially Retaliates Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
  2. #29
  3. #30
  4. #30
  5. #31
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
  2. #29
    No Gas-Powered Cars in August Auto Sales Top 10
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #30
  4. #30
  5. #31
  6. #31
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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
    251.1K playsSource metric
  2. #30
    59.9K playsSource metric
  3. #30
    Right-Hand Grip Strength: 96.75 kg
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  4. #31
    Foods Not Much Different from Drinking Oil
    CultureMachine translated
    586.1K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #29
    Uncle Ding’s Quirky Makeup Imitation Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #29
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #30
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #30
    Bai Lu in Oatmeal Tones Does a Little Hop
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #31
    How Cute Is a Kid Version of a Princess?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #31
    A Girl Appeared in My Minecraft World
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #29
    Illegal Surrogacy Facility in Changsha Shut Down
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  2. #29
    Crabs Come Ashore in Altay, Xinjiang
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #30
    What to Expect from This Year's Apple Event
    TechMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #30
    Baimike Luozhou Co., Ltd. Goes Public Today
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  5. #31
    Aunt Mei Has Her Own Child
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #31
    First Professional Team for Honor of Kings Chess Formed
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
3

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

  1. #29
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #30
    Preference
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #31
    Sakura Grass
    EntertainmentMachine translated