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September 13, 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.

24signals
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. #32
    2,000 Tourists Visit Hengdian to Film Short Dramas, Spending 218 Yuan per Person on Average
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  2. #32
    A Couple Gets Engaged on Stage at Nicholas Tse's Changsha Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  3. #33
    The Missing Passenger Ferry in Indonesia Has Been Confirmed Sunk
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  4. #33
    iPhone 18 Pro Trade-In Policy
    TechMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  5. #34
    Ding Junhui Falls Short in the English Open Semifinals
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    To prevent cerebral hemorrhage, 6 habits should be changed immediately
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  7. #35
    Sun Xinran cried
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  8. #35
    Puppy holds shoe in mouth and puts it in front of camera to help solve burglary case
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    How did you guys get dates with girls?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #32
    Is This the Difference? Japanese Media Bluntly Analyzes Hugo's Advancement and Points Out Why Sora Matsushima Was Eliminated
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #33
    At 1,228 Meters, Shanghai Nearly Became the World’s Tallest
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #33
    Beijing's Strictest Drone Rules Take Effect Nov. 15: Citywide Ban on Flying, Owning, or Storing Drones
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #34
    Another Beloved CCTV Face Has Passed Away, Joining Many Others Who Have Taken Their Final Bow
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #34
    Grizzlies Cut Four Former First-Round Picks; Can the Warriors Snag a Big Bargain?
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #35
    Strongly Calling for Fair Retirement Benefits for Retired Enterprise Employees from the Party and State
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #35
    Even Rate Hikes Can't Hold It Down: Why Has Gold Suddenly Rallied?
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #32
    Jiangsu Super League Rankings See Major Shake-Up as Nantong Rises to Second
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #32
    What the Creation of China's Largest Domestic AI Chip Cluster Means
    TechMachine translated
  3. #33
    Ding Junhui Misses Out on Snooker English Open Final
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #33
    "Internet-famous Secretary" Gao Hongbo Enjoys a Leisure Swim in the Liujiang River
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #34
    Who Is Quietly Profiting From Rising Phone Prices?
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #34
    Why Aren't TVs Selling Anymore?
    BusinessMachine translated
  7. #35
    Taiwanese media reported that calls for reunification on the island continue to grow.
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #35
    Police Report: Drunk-Driving Official Caused Couple’s Deaths
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

19signals
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. #32
    Turning Corpses into Traps and Self-Destructing After Pretending to Surrender: How Fanatical and Devious Was the Japanese Army in WWII?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.9M playsSource metric
  2. #33
    Little Spicy Strip Specializes in Blowing Up Solo Players Who Like Corpse-Camping
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    960.4K playsSource metric
  3. #34
    Grade-Level Phone Check in Five Minutes
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.9M playsSource metric
  4. #35
    clues
    OtherMachine translated
    393K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Delta Luna Birthday Party
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #32
    Huánjì Xi'an Pro Tournament
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #33
    Analyzing Support Han’s Peak Showdown: Zhong Kui Outplay Techniques
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #33
    Store Subjected to Repeated Inspections After Reporting "Missing Cultural Relics"
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #34
    Lost Circling Gesture Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #35
    Yuan Yiqi 10th Anniversary Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #35
    A Camel Exclusively for Human Babies
    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. #32
    Man Claims Qufu Police Broke His Arm
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #32
    Weilong Imported Konjac Powder Exceeds Sulfur Dioxide Limit
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  3. #33
    KPL Summer Finals: Wolves vs. AG Super Play
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  4. #33
    20 Years of BRICS in Data
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  5. #34
    What Causes Cerebral Hemorrhage?
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  6. #34
    iPhone 17 Pro Reaches Its Lowest Price Ever
    TechMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  7. #35
    Hama Food Supply Station Opens for Dining
    CultureMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  8. #35
    Chia Seed Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.3MSource 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
7

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #32
    How to Implement Multi-Tenant Isolation: 5 Pitfalls from Analyzing 1,600 Lines of Starter Source Code
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 72Source metric
  2. #32
    After AI Modifies Legacy Modules, Code Reviews Always Come Back to Two Questions
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #33
    Kotlin in 2026: Layoffs, AI, Rust—Is the Golden Age Over? Jake Wharton Answers
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 63Source metric
  4. #34
    Codex, Claude Code, WorkBuddy + Tabbit CLI: Let AI Control the Browser to Publish Articles
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 90Source metric
  5. #34
    From BI to Agent: Building a Lightweight Database Semantic Gateway, DatI, with Java
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 63Source metric
  6. #35
    From Answering to Acting: What Engineering Capabilities Do AI Agents Need for Real-World Deployment?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 90Source metric
  7. #35
    Everyone Is Open-Sourcing Harnesses: What’s the Difference Between Codex and DeepSeek?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 63Source 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. #32
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #33
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #34
    Heart Wall
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #35
    ANGEL
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

6signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Tan Songyun Is a Drama Ratings Draw
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    243.5KSource metric
  2. #32
    Guo Wentao and Pu Yixing
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    283.8KSource metric
  3. #33
    Pangdonglai suspends in-store sales of viral giant mooncakes
    BusinessMachine translated
    245.8KSource metric
  4. #33
    China Has Never Had the Concept of a “First Degree”
    SocietyMachine translated
    241.5KSource metric
  5. #34
    TOP Finally Has News
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    240.6KSource metric
  6. #34
    Wang Junkai posted a photo of pink hair on his keyboard
    OtherMachine translated
    238.8KSource metric