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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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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.

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3

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

  1. #13
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #14
    Fruits of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #15
    Jiangnan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

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5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #13
    German Corporations Propose Restoring a 40-Hour Workweek to Boost Competitiveness
    BusinessMachine translated
    25.9KSource metric
  2. #13
    Major Discovery! Related to the Yellow Emperor?
    CultureMachine translated
    146.3KSource metric
  3. #14
    Video | J-16, KJ-500 and Two Other Aircraft Models Debut at Egypt Airshow
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.5KSource metric
  4. #14
    China Women’s Soccer’s Crucial Match at Midnight: Face African Powerhouse for Two Straight U20 World Cup Wins, Hope to Qualify Again After 20 Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2KSource metric
  5. #15
    US Media Reveals Multiple US Military Aircraft Damaged at Jordan Base During Attack
    OtherMachine translated
    52KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

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5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #13
    The International Alliance to Combat Telecommunications and Internet Fraud was formally established
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #13
    Shanxi Restaurant Fined 200,000 Yuan for Using a "Dual Menu"
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #14
    “Aunt Mei” Video Confirmed by Neighbor: She and Her “Son” Ride a Pedicab Home After Closing Their Stall at Night
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #15
    Behind the 10-Yuan Lawsuit: Parents in Anti-Online Gaming Groups
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #15
    World in One Chart | Report Cards for 15-Year-Olds Worldwide: China’s Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Stand Out as Global Reading Skills Decline
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #13
    Police Advise Using the 'Three-Second Silence Method' to Prevent AI Scams
    TechMachine translated
  2. #13
    US Stocks Fall for Fourth Straight Day; SK Hynix Drops Over 5%
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #14
    Dao Lang Asks Xu Ziyao Why She Keeps Singing His Songs
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #14
    China women's basketball team misses out on the World Cup semifinals
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #15
    Teacher Splits 48,000 Yuan Bonus Among 400+ Students
    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.

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #14
    100-Year-Old in Japan Dies After Tractor Overturns
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  2. #14
    The iPhone Is All Grown Up, Yet I’m Still Using a Kid-Sized Apple
    TechMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  3. #15
    Zhang Xue's 14-Year-Old Son Zhang Qingtian Makes His International Competition Debut
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.6MSource metric
  4. #15
    Houthis Seize Key Red Sea Site, Oil Prices Surge
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.6MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #14
    Japan Declares the “Enemy State Clause” Invalid; China Responds Firmly, Can Takaichi Really Act Recklessly?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #14
    Biggest Regret of Pension Reform: Retirees Before 2014 Lose Out Every Year, Promises Must Be Honored
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #15
    She Is Actually Wang Siyu's Mother; Her Respected Identity and Profession Explain Why Her Daughter Often Makes Her Proud
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #15
    Saudi Crown Prince called Trump to ask the United States to attack the Houthis, but was rejected
    OtherMachine 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.

14signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #13
    Factory Worker Runs Naked After Losing Control Over Resignation
    SocietyMachine translated
    319.6KSource metric
  2. #13
    Changsha Seizes Surrogacy Operating Room; Enforcement Photos Leak into Surrogacy Groups
    SocietyMachine translated
    290.5KSource metric
  3. #14
    Speed Realizes His Chinese Is Better Than Ashin's English
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    316.9KSource metric
  4. #14
    Official Statement on Man Fabricating Claims That a Girl Solicited Financial Aid
    SocietyMachine translated
    286.5KSource metric
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

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3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #13
    Why do people of Indian descent make up 35% of Singapore’s senior civil servants, far above their 9% share of the population?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #14
    Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord in 2026-27 Champions League Matchday 1: Match Review
    CultureMachine translated
    940K heatSource metric
  3. #14
    How should we understand Japan's persistently high syphilis cases and penicillin shortage reportedly linked to Pfizer, with analysts attributing it to the social "three ones"?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #14
    Shanghai Sports Bureau Responds to Liu Xiang Buyout
    SocietyMachine translated
    475.1KSource metric
  2. #15
    China Women's Basketball Team Shares Match Preview: China Women vs France Women
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    459.6KSource metric
  3. #15
    China Women’s Basketball Team to Face Puerto Rico in the Round of 16 Playoff
    OtherMachine translated
    446.2KSource metric
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.

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3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #14
    22nd National College Student Intelligent Car Competition Problem Design Proposal (Doubao Draft, 2027)
    TechMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
  2. #14
    SQL Server Performance Surges After Data Migration? Real-World Tests Put All Doubts to Rest
    TechMachine translated
    10KSource metric
  3. #15
    HBase GC Tuning: Key Configurations for Improving RegionServer Performance
    TechMachine translated
    9.2KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #14
    G.E.M.'s Novel "Apocalypse Road" Shortlisted for the Galaxy Award; We Read the Book for You
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #14
    As AI Gets Smarter, What Remains for Humans? Liu Zhenyun and Ma Yi Answer at the Bund Summit
    TechMachine translated
  3. #15
    The Bund Conference Focuses on AI Agent Commerce, with Ant, Mastercard and Alibaba Discussing Challenges and Opportunities
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #15
    High-Spec from the Start, 640 km Range: Geely Galaxy TT Launches from RMB 129,900
    BusinessMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #14
    Flutter State Management Benchmark, an Interesting Perspective
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 324Source metric
  2. #15
    A Search Engine 5× Faster Than Elasticsearch
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 315Source metric
  3. #15
    Stop Piling Up AGENTS.md: How Frontend Teams Can Turn AI Coding into an Executable Engineering System
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 432Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

8signals
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #14
    Experience Early Spring Sunshine Through Tan Mian’s Eyes
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.5MSource metric
  2. #14
    48-Hour Oatmeal-Style Outfit Challenge
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #15
    How Are You Supposed to Drink an Iced Americano with Iceberg Ice?
    CultureMachine translated
    8.4MSource metric
  4. #15
    The Fragrance of Orchids Like Before Premieres
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
1

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    How Nori Is Made
    CultureMachine translated
    44.6K playsSource metric