Daily archive

September 9, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
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. #18
    Shang Wenjie’s Company Sues Zeng Shunxi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  2. #19
    Landslide in Suichuan, Jiangxi, Leaves 12 Dead
    SocietyMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  3. #19
    Amazed by My Own Opera Look
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #20
    Apple’s Foldable iPhone Called iPhone Duo
    TechMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #20
    8.7MSource 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. #18
    Shenzhen Baby Born 116 Days Premature
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #18
    Lilac Knot
    CultureMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #19
    Burmese Python Found on a Beach in Guangdong
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #19
    iPhone 18 Series Pricing Revealed
    TechMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
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
    693.5K playsSource metric
  2. #20
    Early Video: Minecraft Ogre Mystery Revealed
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    56.3K playsSource metric
  3. #20
    I Really Don't Know What to Do Anymore
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    844.8K playsSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
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. #18
  2. #18
  3. #19
  4. #19
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

16signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    349.2KSource metric
  2. #18
    365.6KSource metric
  3. #19
    337.4KSource metric
  4. #19
    344.5KSource 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. #18
    Xiaomi Responds to Pengcheng Test-Drive Accident
    BusinessMachine translated
    282.9KSource metric
  2. #18
    200.7KSource metric
  3. #19
    276.9KSource metric
  4. #19
    Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao Are Wearing Too Little
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    199.7KSource 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. #18
    1.4M heatSource metric
  2. #18
    800K heatSource metric
  3. #19
    1.4M heatSource metric
  4. #19
    800K 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. #18
  2. #18
  3. #19
  4. #19
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. #18
    42.8KSource metric
  2. #18
    916.5KSource metric
  3. #19
    22.4KSource metric
  4. #19
    166.2KSource 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. #18
  2. #18
  3. #19
  4. #19
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. #18
  2. #18
  3. #19
  4. #19
    These 7 Whole Grains Can Spike Blood Sugar
    SocietyMachine 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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    6.2MSource metric
  2. #19
    6.2MSource metric
  3. #20
    6.1MSource metric
  4. #20
    6.1MSource 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. #18
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    Always Online
    EntertainmentMachine translated