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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 Video Platform Trends

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

19signals
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
    ⚡️ Love’s Main Guy ⚡️
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    112.2K playsSource metric
  2. #29
    Talking with Hans Zimmer: How Can One Melody Create a Cinematic Universe?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    963.8K playsSource metric
  3. #30
    Video: Foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Series Hands-On
    TechMachine translated
    769.1K playsSource metric
  4. #31
    ⚡Hatsune Miku vs. Ultraman: Traditional Opera⚡ [Bilibili-Only Fan Creation Support Program]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  5. #31
    Teacher... you forgot to turn off screen mirroring...
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  6. #32
    This Is What an iPhone Foldable Should Be!
    TechMachine translated
    818.5K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #29
    Iran Strikes U.S. Military Bases and Warships
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #29
    He Junlin Looks So Good in Oatmeal Tones
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #30
    Autumn Has Come Again in a Flash
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #30
    How to Write More Sincere Teacher’s Day Greetings
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #31
    How Spectacular Is Venezuela’s “Eternal Lightning”?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #32
    Uncle Ding’s Quirky Makeup Imitation Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #32
    Identity V Enters the All-Chicken Era
    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
    Zewang Responds to Beileila’s Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  2. #29
    For the First Time in Human History, Older People Outnumber Children
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  3. #30
    Student Awarded 210,000 Yuan After Dance Teacher’s Leg Stretching Caused Disability
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  4. #30
    Li Tuchun, the 88.88 million bidding king, once lost an empire of 3 billion in a bet
    OtherMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  5. #31
    After Aunt Mei’s Arrest, the Current Tenant Has Moved Out
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  6. #31
    Give the teacher a little red flower
    OtherMachine translated
    9.1MSource 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.

14signals
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. #29
    Simmons Signs Non-Guaranteed Contract, Will Earn $1 Million if He Makes Final Roster
    OtherMachine translated
    269.8KSource metric
  2. #29
    IG Defeats WE 3-1 for Three Straight Wins
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    215.3KSource metric
  3. #30
    Little Porter Discusses Transgender Dating Rumors on Podcast
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    266.3KSource metric
  4. #30
    Zheng Qinwen Achieves a One-in-Ten-Million Feat
    OtherMachine translated
    211KSource 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. #29
    Qingdao cargo ship fire caused heavy casualties
    OtherMachine translated
    192.9KSource metric
  2. #29
    U.S. Treasury to Buy Back Up to $6 Billion in Treasuries Thursday
    BusinessMachine translated
    444.2KSource metric
  3. #30
    Teachers' Day
    CultureMachine translated
    183.1KSource metric
  4. #30
    Move Away Quickly If You See a Saber Tree in the Wild
    OtherMachine translated
    442.2KSource metric
  5. #31
    Netizens unboxed the Luke private server given by Jing Boran
    OtherMachine translated
    182.9KSource metric
  6. #31
    How to Pronounce “iPhone Duo”
    TechMachine translated
    441KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

7signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #29
    GPT Images 2.5 Hands-On Test: This Is Wild
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 216Source metric
  2. #30
    From ChatGPT to Astra: A Four-Year Journey—Has AGI Finally Arrived?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #30
    Build a DingTalk-Style Approval Workflow Designer for Vue 3 in 10 Minutes with npm
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 207Source metric
  4. #31
    Why Does Android Use Intents to Pass Data?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  5. #31
    Swift Weekly #152: When Mac mini Prices Are No Longer Mini
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 207Source metric
  6. #32
    Why are more and more open-source models now “graduating” from Qwen?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 207Source 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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #29
    Senior Student Says She Was Forced to Move Dorms; School Denies Coercion After Door Lock Was Broken
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #30
    Man’s Phone Service Suspended After Sending Teachers’ Day Messages to Over 40 Teachers; Carrier Says It Can Be Restored After Usage Verification
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #30
    Vance Very Likely to Be Elected U.S. President! If It Happens, the World Will Face Major Upheaval, with China Bearing the Brunt
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #31
    Japan cried foul within a day, demanding China reverse its decision and seeking help from the G7
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #31
    No one organized or called for it. On the morning of September 9, 2026, Mao Zedong Square in Shaoshan, Hunan, was already packed with people—some bowed their heads, some wept, and some began singing the national anthem.
    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. #29
    What Is the Purpose of the U.S. Stockpiling 690,000 Tons of Copper?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #29
    Some of Eight Boxes of Baijiu Became Empty Bottles After 14 Years
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #30
    Sponsor Responds to Girl Asking Why Her Living Expenses Were Not Sent
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #30
    What is the real focus of Apple’s press conference?
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #31
    Doctor: Eat More Meat and Drink Less Soup
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #31
    Anhui Teacher Wang Yang Named a National "Most Beautiful Teacher"
    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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #30
    MRI Scans Ruined by Cat-Eye Manicure
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  2. #30
    iPhone Duo Under-Display Camera
    TechMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  3. #31
    Lightning Strikes Canton Tower
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  4. #31
    Zheng Qinwen's US Open Road to Redemption
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  5. #32
    Algeria Announces Severing Ties with the UAE
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  6. #32
    For the First Time in Human History, Older People Outnumber Children
    SocietyMachine translated
    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. #29
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #30
    Together No Matter How Far
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #31
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated