Daily archive

September 12, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
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. #26
    5.5MSource metric
  2. #26
    Ctrip Charges Loyal Customers More
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
  3. #27
    Stefanie Sun Fell While Jogging at Her Tianjin Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.4MSource metric
  4. #27
    5.4MSource metric
  5. #28
    5.3MSource metric
  6. #28
    Xiaomi Executive Says Store Traffic Surged 400%
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric
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. #26
  2. #26
  3. #27
  4. #28
  5. #28
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. #26
  2. #26
  3. #27
  4. #27
  5. #28
  6. #28
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
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. #26
    2.1M playsSource metric
  2. #26
    The Dam Isn't Bland
    CultureMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  3. #27
    1.1M playsSource metric
  4. #28
    1.1M playsSource metric
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. #26
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #27
    Baekhyun Updates His Plog
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #27
    Unlock AI K-Drama Survival Mode
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #28
    The State Regulates Refined Oil Prices
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #28
    Leslie Cheung's 70th Birthday Anniversary
    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. #26
    Putin and Trump May Meet in China
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #26
    Hong Kong actor Lui Yu-yeung dies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #27
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #27
    The Beautiful Older Woman Has a Killer Aura
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #28
    Alipay Responds to Fake App
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #28
    Musk's Mother Visits China Twice
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource 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.

18signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #26
    My League of Legends Esports GOAT
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    256.9KSource metric
  2. #26
    249.2KSource metric
  3. #27
    239.3KSource metric
  4. #27
    241.7KSource metric
  5. #28
    239.1KSource 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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #26
    Audience Reaction to 'Lan Xiang Ru Gu'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    204.6KSource metric
  2. #27
    203.1KSource metric
  3. #27
    Zhao Lei Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    434.2KSource metric
  4. #28
    200.9KSource metric
  5. #28
    Guo Wentao Becomes a Father
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    431.1KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #26
    730K heatSource metric
  2. #26
    Why do hotels offer three-hour short-stay rooms?
    SocietyMachine translated
    550K heatSource metric
  3. #26
    570K heatSource metric
  4. #27
    How good is Liszt's piano playing?
    OtherMachine translated
    700K heatSource metric
  5. #27
    Should You Compete at Work?
    BusinessMachine translated
    570K heatSource metric
  6. #27
    550K heatSource 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
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #26
    heat: 180Source metric
  2. #26
    heat: 126Source metric
  3. #27
    heat: 117Source metric
  4. #28
    heat: 108Source metric
  5. #28
    heat: 171Source metric
36kr

36Kr

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #27
  2. #28
    Behind Dongshan Precision’s Limit-Up Surge: 36Kr Enterprise Intelligence Spots Market Opportunities

    Context: A limit-up is the maximum percentage increase permitted for a stock during one trading day.

    BusinessAI context · definition
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. #26
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #27
    Best Bad Friend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #28
    Breathing Pain
    EntertainmentMachine translated