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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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Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
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. #5
    Goodbye WebUI: The Most Powerful DeepSeek Desktop App Is Here!

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 693Source metric
  2. #5
    DeepSeek to Cut Prices Again Tomorrow (Including Historical Price Comparisons)

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 567Source metric
  3. #6
    I Let WorkBuddy Claim Its Own 100 Free Daily Points
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 666Source metric
  4. #7
    Why Did Blender Suddenly Become Popular?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 639Source metric
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #6
    Docker - Practical implementation of full-stack deployment of microservice architecture based on Docker
    OtherMachine translated
    12KSource metric
  2. #6
    When Websites Are Designed for AI Agents: The Agentic Internet Is Rewriting the Web
    TechMachine translated
    12KSource metric
  3. #7
    [AI LLM SDK Integration] Guide to Cross-Platform Ollama Deployment and Operations
    TechMachine translated
    12KSource 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.

17signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Reportedly, Ding Yuxi and Lu Yuxiao's New Drama Delays Production Start
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    340.1KSource metric
  2. #5
    AL Defeats iG
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    589.8KSource metric
  3. #6
    iPhone 18 Pro Series in High Demand
    TechMachine translated
    586.9KSource metric
  4. #6
    Heavy Rain Interrupts Ningbo University Opening Ceremony; President Delivers Only Three Sentences
    SocietyMachine translated
    265.1KSource 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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Lithium Battery Tax Takes Effect This Month as Some Companies Raise Prices; Will EVs Under 100,000 Yuan Face the Greatest Pressure and Trigger Industry Restructuring?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.6M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    Hunan Elementary Student Sleepwalks, Falls Onto BMW; Parents Switch from Offering Compensation to Using Salvaged Parts and Delete Video
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.5M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    The person involved in "Magic Illustrated" said that the incident had nothing to do with the Honor mobile phone. At that time, he made a normal call for help, but misunderstood that it was not dialed. What information is worthy of attention?
    TechMachine translated
    2.1M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    China’s Embassy in Japan Adjusts Visa Fees Based on Reciprocity: What Should We Know?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  5. #6
    Apple Executive Calls Foldable Screen Ratio Leak Regrettable: Why Are Leaks Hard to Prevent and How Will It Affect the Industry?
    TechMachine translated
    1.6M heatSource metric
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Apocalypse Walker
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    The Fugitive
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.5Rating
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    China men's basketball team wins two straight in group stage
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    12.5MSource metric
  2. #5
    CCTV Exposes a Black-Market Chain Exploiting Vocational School Internships
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.5MSource metric
  3. #6
    Young Marshal Disembarks from Plane
    CultureMachine translated
    12.5MSource metric
  4. #6
    China’s top anti-graft agency takes down two senior officials in succession
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
  5. #7
    Chongqing Wolves vs. Guangzhou TTG
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.8MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Took a Trip to Shanxi
    CultureMachine translated
    753.2K playsSource metric
  2. #7
    What do you mean you added a complete pixel bead system to Minecraft?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  3. #7
    【Warma/Nujio】Going Abroad! Let's Visit the World's Biggest Gaming Expo!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    539.6K playsSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Contract Expires at Year-End! Beijing Guoan Interested in Henan's Midfield Enforcer: Can They Sign the 27-Year-Old Utility Midfielder on a Free Transfer This Winter?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #5
    Former China international retired at 25 to take over the family business and is now a wealthy businessman in Shandong at 45
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #6
    Pang Dong Lai’s Zhengzhou Store Has Not Started Recruiting; Online Agents Claim ¥80,000 Can Guarantee Acceptance
    BusinessMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    2,977 Drones Recreate the Twin Towers Over New York to Mark 25 Years Since 9/11
    CultureMachine translated
    102.5KSource metric
  2. #5
    Anti-Fraud Influencer “Tietou” Sentenced to Eight Years for Extortion by Threatening to Expose Scandals for Gold
    SocietyMachine translated
    256.6KSource metric
  3. #6
    In Depth | Leaders from 20+ Asian, African and Latin American Countries Gather as China's Leader Returns to India After 7 Years: What to Watch at the BRICS Summit?
    OtherMachine translated
    83.3KSource metric
  4. #6
    "Aunt Mei" Case Nears Trial; Shen Cong's Father Wants to Question Her Face to Face
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Short words but long meaning | "Culinary Master" exits, how can the catering industry "start over"
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #6
    University Buys Commercial Apartments as Student Dormitories: Fully Equipped with Air Conditioning and Washing Machines, Double Room Costs 1,320 Yuan per Year
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    Retrial Hearing Set in Case Involving Son's Death and Grandson's Paternity: Elderly Man Sues Daughter-in-Law Twice, Seeks Visitation Rights
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Alipay Responds to Claims That Billion-Yuan Transfer Screenshots Can Be Forged for 1.8 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #5
    Anti-counterfeiting Internet celebrity Tietou was sentenced to 8 years in prison in the first instance
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #6
    Man Donates All Organs, Saves 7 Lives; Body Cremated Today
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    Houthis Claim Capture of 5,400 Sq Km in 9 Days
    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.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    A Shirtless Employee at a Delivery-Only Restaurant Makes Roast Chicken Bare-Handed
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    “Zhu Yu” Becomes a Huge Hit in South Korea
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    Houthis Choke the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #7
    The Heimlich Maneuver Steps Have Been Updated
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
2

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

  1. #5
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #6
    Love Song
    EntertainmentMachine translated