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September 11, 2026

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

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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
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. #31
    Against All Expectations: After Six Years of Betting on React Native, Shopify Returns to Native Development
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  2. #32
    Why are more and more open-source models now “graduating” from Qwen?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 207Source metric
  3. #32
    Interviewer Asked: If AI Can Code, Why Is a Front-End Developer Still Worth ¥25K?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  4. #33
    Why Do Some People Get Magic from the Same AI While Others Get Garbage?—Context Engineering Explained
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  5. #34
    How I Cut Vue Reactivity Overhead to Zero in a Million-Row Pivot Table
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  6. #34
    The Meeting Is Over, but No One Is Doing the Work? I Built a Meeting Action-Item Assistant with AiiOnly + Workbuddy
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

18signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    The old revolutionary base areas have undergone earth-shaking changes
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  2. #31
    Ye Luoli Xingchen's Death Is True Death
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #32
    Zheng Hehuizi Dubs a Famous Line from 'Lan Xiang Ru Gu'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #32
    Japan's Syphilis Cases Rise Twelvefold in 12 Years
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  5. #33
    U.S. Treasury yields surge across the board
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  6. #33
    Will You Buy the New iPhone?
    TechMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  7. #34
    Wang Gege reportedly deafened by slap while filming
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  8. #34
    A 28-Yuan Serving of Wontons in Shanghai Contains Only Two Wontons
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
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. #32
    [Teachers' Day TV] Damn... Such an Epic Pre-Exam Pep Talk?!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    959.8K playsSource metric
  2. #32
    Pipa Piece | Yaoyao’s Wife & the Old Pastor
    CultureMachine translated
    2.1M playsSource metric
  3. #33
    The most glorious trick S! Simply spend 40 648 to recruit 5-star S Xiaozhu Weasel! A practical evaluation of playing with your opponent in a cool way!
    OtherMachine translated
    276K playsSource metric
  4. #34
    Conversation with OPPO Chen Xi: What determines the smoothness of ColorOS 17?
    OtherMachine translated
    158.4K 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. #32
    Sister Trades Her Biological Brother for 20,000
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #32
    Beginner’s Guide to Honor of Kings: Wanxiang Chess
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #33
    Is the Most Expensive Foldable iPhone Worth Buying?
    TechMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #33
    CORTIS's dance moves are incredibly smooth
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #34
    Rock Kingdom S4 Pitfall Avoidance Guide Is Here
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    Hands-On Photos of iPhone 18 Pro Colors
    TechMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

24signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Curry Seen Limping on China Trip; Commentator Says Knee Trouble Could End Career Early
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #31
    Actress Wu Yue Says She Suddenly Received a Message from Yu Hewei One Night in 2024
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #32
    Finally Exposed: The Truth About Teachers' Retirement Pensions Exceeding 10,000 Yuan—90% of Teachers Calculated It Wrong
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #32
    Zhang Yaokun's First U16 National Youth Team Squad: Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan Each Contribute Four Players, Led by Wu Bile
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #33
    English Open: Half of the semifinal spots are set! Ding Junhui advances after three straight wins, while Wu Yize is eliminated after a 1-4 loss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #33
    “Grandpa Gourd” Hangs Seven Gourds Again, Hoping to Create a Long-Lasting Check-In Spot
    CultureMachine translated
  7. #34
    Was Dropping Li Meng the Right Call? Su Qun’s Remarks Put Gong Luming in the Spotlight
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #34
    24+13+8! CBA Import Dominates the Asian Games, China Faces Another Tough Opponent, Wang Junjie May Be the Last Hope
    EntertainmentMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    iPhone Duo's Three-in-One Icon Sparks Controversy
    TechMachine translated
  2. #31
    Liaoning's Tieling 'awakens' a pension dormant for 15 years
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #32
    Woman says using an RV while accompanying her child at school is more economical than renting
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #32
    Gong Luming: I believe the team will be more united
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    A Tracker Spots Over 430 Wild Animal Species
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #33
    Cases involving more than 6.8 billion, 6 local government hidden debts exposed
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #34
    Husband's Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Four Miscarriages
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #34
    Why Smartphone Giants Are Racing for Wide Foldables
    TechMachine 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
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    Guangdong Baby Girl’s Esophagus Corroded After Swallowing Battery for 26 Hours
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  2. #32
    University Housing Shortage Prompts Action in Major Higher-Education Province
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  3. #33
    A Chongqing Construction Company Uses Drones to Transport Building Materials
    TechMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  4. #33
    Police Tip: Stay Silent for Three Seconds When You Receive an Unknown Call
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  5. #34
    Actor Wang Xinfang Dies in Rented Apartment
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  6. #34
    Former SI Group President Zhou Jun was sentenced to suspended death
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  7. #35
    Villagers Raise Insects in Soybean Fields, Earning 150,000 Yuan Annually from 8 Mu
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  8. #35
    Trillion-Yuan State Capital Seeks the Next Zhang Xue
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
4

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

  1. #31
    Do You Love Me or Him?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #32
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #33
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #34
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Older Brother Hits Younger Sister's Knee with Yingge Stick, Mother Throws Teacup at Him
    SocietyMachine translated
    279.7KSource metric
  2. #31
    Japanese Company Partners with Anti-China IP, Schedules Release for September 18
    BusinessMachine translated
    156.7KSource metric
  3. #32
    iPhones Really Are More Durable with Each Generation
    TechMachine translated
    278.8KSource metric
  4. #32
    Pang Dong Lai Offers ¥50,000 Marriage Reward for Couples Who Skip the Bride Price
    BusinessMachine translated
    156.5KSource metric
  5. #33
    Wang Junkai Sets an Example for China’s Entertainment Stages
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    155KSource metric
  6. #33
    Deng Wei Went Out Wearing This Wrinkled Outfit
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    276.9KSource metric
  7. #34
    Houthi armed forces seize key port in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
    OtherMachine translated
    275.9KSource metric
  8. #34
    Lei Jun Responds to a New Tech Trend
    TechMachine translated
    152.5KSource metric