Daily archive

September 9, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    6.3KSource metric
  2. #17
    6.1KSource metric
  3. #18
    5.8KSource metric
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. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
  4. #17
    From a Cup of Milk to Precision Nutrition
    OtherMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    heat: 396Source metric
  2. #17
    heat: 369Source metric
  3. #17
    heat: 279Source metric
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. #17
    Report: DeepSeek Resumes Funding Talks at 500 Billion Yuan Pre-Money Valuation

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #18
    Central Bank Conducts 5 Billion Yuan Seven-Day Reverse Repo Operation Today

    Context: A reverse repo is a central bank operation that temporarily injects funds into the financial system.

    BusinessAI context · definition
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #16
    A Nose in Full Bloom—So Romantic
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #17
    Taizi Milk founder Li Tuchun dies
    SocietyMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  4. #17
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #18
    My Pet and I Are Best Friends
    CultureMachine 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. #16
    10.1MSource metric
  2. #16
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #17
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #17
    Taizinai Founder Li Tuchun Dies
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.8MSource 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.

15signals
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. #16
    Fischer: Clippers Frustrated with Leonard
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    393.1KSource metric
  2. #16
    372.3KSource metric
  3. #17
    383.4KSource metric
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    Doctors’ Best Way to Rest the Brain
    SocietyMachine translated
    300.9KSource metric
  2. #16
    203.5KSource metric
  3. #17
    Huang Jingyu Has a New Dog Friend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    202.2KSource metric
  4. #17
    297.9KSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    What do you think of DeepSeek routing v4pro to v4.1flash?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    1.7M heatSource metric
  2. #16
    830K heatSource metric
  3. #17
    810K heatSource metric
  4. #17
    1.5M heatSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
  4. #17
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    7.2KSource metric
  2. #16
    357.1KSource metric
  3. #17
    43.4KSource metric
  4. #17
    61.7KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
  4. #17
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
  2. #16
    Henan Hospital Has a “Ding Yizhen Window”
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
  4. #17
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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    6.4MSource metric
  2. #17
    Haaland Grapples with Opponent After Being Pulled Down
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
  3. #18
    Can Medicine Be Taken with Tea or Milk?
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  4. #18
    6.3MSource 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. #16
    The One and Only
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated