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September 10, 2026

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

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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
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Ballmer’s Refusal to Settle Leads to Heavy Penalty for Clippers
    OtherMachine translated
    240.8KSource metric
  2. #23
    Horry: A Too-Lenient Punishment for Leonard Could Encourage Players to Follow Suit
    OtherMachine translated
    322.1KSource metric
  3. #24
    IG Become the First Nirvana Group Team to Qualify for the Global Finals Play-In
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    237.8KSource metric
  4. #24
    Doncic: Thanks for working with LeBron James, now we have to start a new chapter for the Lakers
    OtherMachine translated
    318.3KSource metric
  5. #25
    Lin Wei Returns to the University of Oregon for Another NCAA Season
    OtherMachine translated
    303.7KSource metric
  6. #25
    Wolves reporter: Brown trade affects James' next destination
    OtherMachine translated
    233.1KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Ashin Recaps Apple's Product Launch Event
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    459.1KSource metric
  2. #23
    Gold, silver and copper prices plummet
    OtherMachine translated
    216.9KSource metric
  3. #24
    Apple Android
    OtherMachine translated
    215.6KSource metric
  4. #24
    Yang Yang's Thoughtful, Tactful Response
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    457.8KSource metric
  5. #25
    Douyin Gifts Push the Boundary
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    455.6KSource metric
  6. #25
    Sun Yi Said to Look Like a Different Person Before and After Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    215.2KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    What kind of snake do you think is the scariest?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #24
    Why do religious people still believe in the existence of God even though science has proven that there is no heaven in the sky?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #25
    Why were ritual activities such as praying for rain so important in ancient society, and why would they continue if they were unsuccessful?
    SocietyMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Why Did South Korea’s Ruling Party Leader Say the Era of Relying Solely on the U.S. Is Over?
    SocietyMachine translated
    680K heatSource metric
  2. #24
    Why Wasn’t Journey to the West Adapted Faithfully from the Original Novel?
    CultureMachine translated
    640K heatSource metric
  3. #25
    How should Wayward’s accusations of match-fixing during his alternate commentary of IG vs. LGD be viewed, and where is the line for edgy commentary?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    630K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
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. #23
    Added AI-Oriented Coding Guidelines to the Project
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 270Source metric
  2. #24
    I Let WorkBuddy Claim Its Own 100 Free Daily Points
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 270Source metric
  3. #25
    Chestnut Frontend Technology Weekly, Issue 145 - Remix 3 RC, htmx 4.0, Rslib 1.0...
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
  4. #25
    Dart Skills CLI 1.0: Dart Delivery Support in the AI Era
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 261Source metric
36kr

36Kr

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Automakers’ Own-Brand Batteries Are Increasingly Going Into Vehicles, Not Just Competing With CATL

    Context: CATL is a major Chinese battery manufacturer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #25
    Proprietary High-Performance Distributed Solution: Xinxiao Technology Cuts Chip Power Sign-Off Cycles from Weeks to Days | Underwater Project
    TechMachine translated
  3. #26
    From Anime Fandom to Purchases, Chinese IP Is Reshaping Hardcore Tech Consumption
    BusinessMachine translated
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #24
    MySQL Series: Basic Queries
    TechMachine translated
    3.7KSource metric
  2. #24
    From Superpowers to Matt Skills: AI Coding Workflows Aren’t Better When They’re More Complete
    TechMachine translated
    3.6KSource metric
  3. #25
    From Screen Mirroring to Office Work: ToDesk HarmonyOS 4.8.0.0 Completes the Full Remote-Control Workflow
    TechMachine translated
    3.4KSource metric
  4. #25
    Application Study of a Radiation-Hardened RISC-V Microcontroller for Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Systems
    TechMachine translated
    3.1KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Hits Gucheng District, Lijiang, Yunnan
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  2. #24
    Oil Prices May Rise for a Second Straight Time
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #24
    Analysis of Zhao Yiming Snacks' Apology Letter
    BusinessMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  4. #25
    Xiaomi, Huawei and Apple All Launch New Phones
    TechMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  5. #25
    Search-and-rescue dog stays on duty despite injury from a fall
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.3MSource 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. #24
    Would My Teacher Recognize Me If I Returned to School Dressed as a Beggar?
    CultureMachine translated
    131.2K playsSource metric
  2. #25
    A Pencil Costs 300 Yuan? Today’s Stationery Is Eye-Opening...
    BusinessMachine translated
    286.9K playsSource metric
  3. #25
    Evil people need to be punished by evil people!
    OtherMachine translated
    925.2K playsSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Day Five of the China GT Shanghai Fire: A Team Withdraws, Investigation Continues, Operator’s Controlling Shareholder Reported Nearly CNY 500 Million in Revenue Last Year
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #23
    Gender Psychology: Two Things Women Say Only When Seducing Men
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #24
    Daughter Jokes That Her Parents Are Farmers Without Pensions; Boyfriend Says They’re Not a Good Match
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #24
    iPhone 18 Pro Series Prices Announced: A20 Pro Chip, Major Battery Life Improvements
    TechMachine translated
  5. #25
    Don't Let Liu Xiang Leave with a "Question Mark"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #25
    Fu Lei’s Wife Wang Haiying: I Nurtured a Wolf with My Youth and Devotion
    SocietyMachine translated
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. #23
    Scored 132 on Gaokao Math but Only 12 on the First-Day Exam
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #23
    China’s Domestic Refined Oil Prices Set for 12th Increase This Year
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #24
    Top-spec foldable iPhone priced at 26,499 yuan
    TechMachine translated
  4. #24
    Luo Yonghao Uses “Copied” Seven Times to Mock iPhone Duo
    TechMachine translated
  5. #25
    18-Year-Old Dies Suddenly After Staying Up Late; Account Name Was “Go to Bed Earlier”
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #25
    How Are the Women Who Took Part in the September 3 Military Parade Doing Now?
    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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Luo Yonghao Repeatedly Calls iPhone Duo “Copied”
    TechMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  2. #24
    Practical People Are Making Instant Noodles Popular Again
    CultureMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  3. #25
    iPhone Split Screen
    TechMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  4. #25
    Man buys 8 cases of baijiu for over 20,000 yuan, finds some bottles empty after 14 years
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  5. #26
    DeepSeek Officially Releases New Model with Lower Pricing

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

    TechAI context · definition
    5.5MSource 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. #23
    Scenery After the Rain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #24
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #25
    Encounter
    EntertainmentMachine translated