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September 12, 2026

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

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China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #39
    Yongle Dadian Auction Starts at 1 Yuan, Draws 600+ Viewers
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #39
    How Dangerous Is Potassium Deficiency?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #40
    Canadian Elderly Man Calmly Walks Away After Seeing a Bear Behind Him
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #40
    Why Has Russia Shifted to Striking Ukrainian Data Centers
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #41
    Hong Kong Police College Holds Latest Graduation Parade
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #41
    8,000 Freshmen Register at Wuhan Vocational and Technical University
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #42
    How Flexible Workers Can Enroll in or Transfer Medical Insurance
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #42
    Why Did the Houthis Suddenly Escalate?
    SocietyMachine translated
  9. #43
    Is a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire still possible?
    SocietyMachine translated
  10. #43
    Snake Caught Fishing Beside a Waterfall on Camera
    OtherMachine 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. #40
    Senior U.S. Official Says Espionage Operations Against China Were Conducted; China Issues Warning
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  2. #40
    The South Still Uses AC, But Heating Has Started Here
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  3. #41
    China's Largest Pop Mart Store Opens
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  4. #41
    Lai Guanlin, Out of the Spotlight for Two Years, Interviewed by Tang Guoqiang
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  5. #42
    Philippine Ferry Fire Death Toll Reaches 76
    SocietyMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  6. #42
    Mid-Autumn train tickets sell out instantly
    SocietyMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  7. #43
    Investing 1.5 million yuan to open a hot pot buffet franchise led to total losses in four months
    BusinessMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  8. #43
    Live Jiangsu Super League: Xuzhou vs Huai'an
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource 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. #40
    Decision on Countermeasures Against Applied DNA Sciences and Five Other U.S. Entities
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #41
    Xi'an Reports on Dispute Between SEG Mall and Person Who Fell
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #42
    Yu Donglai Says He Won't Help Companies for Three Years, Will Stop All Business Expansion After 2030
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #43
    Hongguo Denies 40,000 Yuan Daily Pay Cap for Short-Drama Actors
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #43
    Live Earwig Found in Xita Laotaitai BBQ Chili Powder; Restaurant Paid 1,000 Yuan and Offered Another Meal
    SocietyMachine 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.

7signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #39
    Man arrested for molesting koi fish in Thailand
    OtherMachine translated
    128.4KSource metric
  2. #40
    Police report: public official's drunk driving and speeding caused a death
    SocietyMachine translated
    406.5KSource metric
  3. #40
    iPhone Duo preorder price surges to 39,999 yuan
    TechMachine translated
    120.3KSource metric
  4. #41
    Dilraba went online two minutes early to time a birthday greeting for Yang Mi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    119.1KSource metric
  5. #41
    iG Event Audience Member Tears Off Shirt
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    404.5KSource metric
  6. #42
    Alipay Fake App
    TechMachine translated
    401.6KSource metric
  7. #42
    Min Hee-jin asks NewJeans whether they should teach ILLIT a lesson
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    116.4KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

22signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #40
    [Ser] Echo of Lingyuan main line version PV "In the storm, the thunder god descends"
    OtherMachine translated
    619.7K playsSource metric
  2. #40
    Honor of Kings Auto Chess Rank-Up Guide: Mulan and Ying Zheng Builds, Strategies, Talents, and Xiao Ming–Yixing Player Tips
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    129.2K playsSource metric
  3. #41
    Pipa Piece | Yaoyao’s Wife & the Old Pastor
    CultureMachine translated
    3.1M playsSource metric
  4. #41
    【IGN】Switch 2 version of "Elden's Ring Faded Edition" 59-minute live demo 02
    OtherMachine translated
    599.8K playsSource metric
  5. #42
    To Keep Some Operators from Drowning, I’ve Made the Following Decision
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    230.5K playsSource metric
  6. #42
    One day away from seeing Tanghua’s “prison vlog”
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  7. #43
    “Break Out, Youth” — This Time, “Breaking Out” Isn’t About Carrying Supplies Out
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2M playsSource metric
  8. #43
    Little Mouse Bravely Ventures into Longbow Valley!!!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M 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. #40
    All Naruto Players Imitate Itachi’s Hair Flip
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #41
    I’m hooked on watching the great animal migration too
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #41
    A Guide to Mastering Honor of Kings Wanxiang Chess
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #42
    First Figure-Flattering Fall Outfit for Curvy Girls
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #43
    It Turns Out I’m Also Part of Nature
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  6. #43
    Back-to-School Anime Style
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
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. #40
    Japanese Government Systems Hit by Cyberattack
    TechMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  2. #40
    Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Preview
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #41
    Liao Sanning Delivers a Dominant Performance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #41
    A Beijing noodle shop offers all-you-can-eat ramen for 9 yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  5. #42
    Undercover Look at a Roast Chicken Delivery Shop Selling 1,000 Orders a Month
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  6. #42
    2026 KPL Summer Finals Opening Ceremony
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  7. #43
    Harbin Polar Park AI Giant Sphere
    TechMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  8. #43
    Interior of Fire-Damaged Cargo Ship in Qingdao Revealed
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

4signals
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. #40
    Tailwind CSS Joins Shopify: Should Projects Using Tailwind Make Adjustments?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 81Source metric
  2. #41
    Avoiding Orphaned Data in Microservices with Recursion, Tombstones, and Event Streams
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 81Source metric
  3. #42
    How to Build Your Own Time Handling Library
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 81Source metric
  4. #43
    I Recreated the Foldable Phone from Apple's Launch Event in a Webpage
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 72Source 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. #40
    Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #41
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #42
    Serious Snow
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #43
    ANGEL
    EntertainmentMachine translated