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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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Chinese Social Media Trends

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

9signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
9

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #43
    Macau Championships Women’s Singles Semifinals
    OtherMachine translated
    399.1KSource metric
  2. #43
    I never understood why they went so early when the doors weren't even open
    SocietyMachine translated
    106KSource metric
  3. #44
    Jing Boran Responds to Luan Nian’s Viral Gaze Kiss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    105.5KSource metric
  4. #44
    Ma Wenyuan Cross-Dresses
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    398KSource metric
  5. #45
    Shan Yichun Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    393.9KSource metric
  6. #45
    5 factors that actually induce precocious puberty
    OtherMachine translated
    104KSource metric
  7. #46
    Harry and Meghan unhappy about being called ordinary citizens
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    392.6KSource metric
  8. #46
    Zhang Linghe took a very stupid path
    OtherMachine translated
    104KSource metric
  9. #47
    Hugo beats Matsushima Sora 4-2
    OtherMachine translated
    390.1KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
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. #44
    Shen Teng’s Hefei Fried Rice Venture Goes Viral After Taking Advice
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  2. #44
    A high school in Henan issued 1.8 million bonuses to more than 50 teachers
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  3. #45
    Early Spring Sunshine Fan Meet Tickets Priced at 788 Yuan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  4. #45
    Female Corpse Found Floating in Hong Kong Waters, Identified as 53-Year-Old Mainland Chinese Woman
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  5. #46
    Inside the Cargo Ship That Caught Fire in Qingdao
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
  6. #46
    iPhone 18 Pro Series Sells Out Within Seconds of Launch
    TechMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
  7. #47
    Red Notice Fugitive Zeng Nenggui Extradited to China
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.5MSource metric
  8. #47
    Child Allegedly Suffers Food Poisoning After Eating Jinzao Lvdian; Store Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.5MSource 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. #44
    Property Fee Hike Wins 90% Owner Support, Challenging the 'Property Managers Are the Enemy' Myth
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #45
    Should Work Units Intervene in Public Officials' Social Disputes? | Fengxiangbiao Studio
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #45
    Chinese volleyball star Li Yingying undergoes heart surgery, ruled out of the Asian Championship and Asian Games
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #46
    Eight Days Before Release, Sentence Changed to Suspended Death; Supreme Procuratorate Releases Case Details
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #47
    Pyramid scheme ringleader opens a Confucian studies academy after release, parents brainwashed into saying children must be hit to learn

    Context: Chinese classics, or guoxue, broadly refers to traditional Chinese culture and scholarship.

    SocietyAI context · definition
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. #44
    Blogger: Gold May Begin a New Rally
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #44
    Scandal Exposed Involving 66-Year-Old Thai Influencer Monk Ajarn Chu
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #45
    iPhone 18 Pro Global Price Comparison
    TechMachine translated
  4. #45
    Woman Finds Snake Coiled on Window Screen
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #46
    Three Cars Trapped in 2-Meter-Deep Flooded Culvert
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #46
    Scholar: Europe Is 'Sick' but Expects China to 'Take the Medicine'
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #47
    Guo Youcai returned to Heze South Station
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #47
    Property Owner Detained 10 Days After Car Blocks Gate Over Barrier Malfunction
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

21signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #44
    The School Part
    SocietyMachine translated
    809.4K playsSource metric
  2. #45
    Kirin 9050 Pro Performance Analysis: Major GPU Boost! Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design Tri-Fold
    TechMachine translated
    626.2K playsSource metric
  3. #46
    I solved 10,000 murders by doing Sudoku! !
    OtherMachine translated
    329.3K playsSource metric
  4. #47
    Moderator: Crying? That counts as time too, you know.
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    624K playsSource metric
  5. #47
    [Xu Jingyu × Dream Chasing Green] Face to face and open up! Who is the basketball self-media Goat?
    OtherMachine translated
    636K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #44
    Even Dolls Have to Learn Kung Fu
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #44
    Zhang Chao's exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the Honor of Kings Chess cosplay
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #45
    Success March: The Peony Pavilion
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #45
    MrBeast Accepts a Challenge from a Chinese Blogger
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #46
    Come and get the cocoa outfit instructions now
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #46
    Huang Zitao Looks Cool Again at the Honor of Kings Chess Event
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #47
    Thoughts After Watching 'The Scent of Orchids'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #47
    My Deskmate Looks a Little Awkward
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource 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. #44
    Zhao Honggang Imitates Tian Yiming's Signature Move
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  2. #44
    The iPhone 18 Is Out of Reach for Most People
    TechMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  3. #45
    Roco Kingdom S4 Shiny Pitfall Guide
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  4. #45
    Wang Chuqin Is the Only Chinese Men's Singles Champion
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  5. #46
    Eyes-Open Challenge Popular Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  6. #46
    Deng Jiaxian’s Reply Letter Moved Yang Zhenning to Tears
    CultureMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  7. #47
    China Begins Building Its First Three-Level Stacked Water-Saving Ship Lock
    TechMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  8. #47
    Woman's Sexual Harassment Compensation Claim Rejected
    SocietyMachine translated
    9MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
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. #44
    Android Architecture Evolution: From Lifecycle Events to Structured Tasks
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #44
    Why Is DeepSeek Rushing to IPO on STAR Market at a ¥500B Valuation?

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    heat: 72Source metric
  3. #45
    Persistent Workers + Zero-Copy: The Structured Clone Algorithm and True Cost of Transferables in postMessage
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 72Source metric
  4. #46
    iPhone 18 Series Explained: Foldable Duo, A20 Pro, and a Bill Up to ¥26,500
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 72Source metric
  5. #47
    Gemini 3.8 Flash Is Really Back on Its Feet—See What I Did
    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