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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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Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
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. #7
    The Reversal of the Incident Involving a Car with License Plate Ending in 985 Taking a Daughter to Registration
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #8
    BLG vs AL
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #8
    He Yonghui, Who Received 8 Eggs for His Exams, Reports to College
    SocietyMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  4. #9
    Xiao Qilingtong Zhang Jinyun Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #9
    First Figure-Flattering Fall Outfit for Curvy Girls
    CultureMachine translated
    9MSource metric
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. #7
    Xiao Qilingtong Has Died
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.5MSource metric
  2. #8
    Pipa Piece “Going Upstairs” Tutorial
    CultureMachine translated
    11.4MSource metric
  3. #8
    Changsha Couple Scammed Out of 470,000 Yuan While Job Hunting
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.9MSource metric
  4. #9
    Man cheats on colleague, suffers cerebral hemorrhage and becomes vegetative
    OtherMachine translated
    10.8MSource metric
  5. #9
    Modi says his positions on Tibet and Taiwan remain unchanged
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #7
    I Made My Dog an Influencer, Earned 15,000 Yuan a Month, and Lived Off It
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #8
    U.S. Space Command Completes First Live-Fire Space Exercise; OpenAI Pauses Some New Subscriptions Due to Astra Demand; Unitree Open-Sources a 6 Billion-Parameter Embodied Foundation Model
    TechMachine translated
  3. #9
    Why Did Ancient Human Feces Become Priceless?
    CultureMachine translated
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. #7
    Why Did Blender Suddenly Become Popular?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 648Source metric
  2. #7
    Against All Expectations: After Six Years of Betting on React Native, Shopify Returns to Native Development
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 279Source metric
  3. #8
    2026 Guide to AI Coding Tools: 33 Leading Tools Explained
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 216Source metric
  4. #8
    A Solo Developer Used AI to Build a Mini-Program That Earned 36 Yuan in One Month
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 576Source metric
  5. #9
    After Using AI to Complete a Requirement, I Realized the Hardest Part Wasn't the Prompt but Acceptance Testing
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 189Source 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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #7
    Six Asian Games Men’s Basketball Quarterfinal Spots Set: China Secures No. 1 Seed with 4-Point Win, South Korea Beats Japan by 17
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Rybakina Wins the US Open, Claims $36.9 Million Prize and No. 1 Ranking; Sabalenka Smashes Her Racket
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    Defeating Chen Yi in the final, Mima Ito wins the women's singles title at the WTT Macau Championships
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #8
    Trump: U.S. Held Talks With Houthis, Who Said They Do Not Want to Fight; Defense Secretary Says U.S. Is Stronger Than Ever; Iran to Announce Results of Hormuz Strait Navigation Talks
    SocietyMachine 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. #7
    The man who fabricated the claim that a girl used an iPhone while demanding financial aid appeared on a wage-arrears blacklist in 2022
    SocietyMachine translated
    221.6KSource metric
  2. #7
    Japanese Streetwear Brand WEGO Apologizes for Releasing Offensive China-Themed Collaboration on September 18
    BusinessMachine translated
    17.5KSource metric
  3. #8
    Evergrande Hongqiao International Project's Second Auction: Starting Price of 6.274 Billion Yuan, 20% Below Appraised Value; Construction Halted 6 Years Ago
    BusinessMachine translated
    29.9KSource metric
  4. #8
    Foreign Cargo Ship Catches Fire in Qingdao; Witnesses Report No Visible Flames or Explosion
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2MSource metric
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. #7
    Mima Harimoto Wins Three Consecutive Titles This Season
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Fu Yuanhui Can't Stop Laughing After Getting a “Five-Fold” Foldable Phone
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    Modi Meets Putin, Says India Is Willing to Support Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine War
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #8
    A 'pine cone harvester' gathers cones from a tree 10 stories tall
    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. #8
    22-Year-Old Nephew Carries Luggage to See His 19-Year-Old Uncle Off to College
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.2MSource metric
  2. #8
    Drivers Keep Finding People Lying in Parking Garages
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.2MSource metric
  3. #9
    WeChat: Using Certain Names May Get Your Account Banned
    TechMachine translated
    7.1MSource metric
  4. #9
    After 45, Don't Skip This Life-Saving Health Check
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.1MSource 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. #7
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    Insomnia
    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.

16signals
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. #7
    Next week, 5 days off, 1 day off, then 1 day
    OtherMachine translated
    558.2KSource metric
  2. #7
    Rybakina Wins US Open and Becomes World No. 1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    570.9KSource metric
  3. #8
    Zhao Lei Becomes a Father
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    520.5KSource metric
  4. #8
    The Fragrance of Lan Remains as Popularity Surpasses 28,000
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    410.1KSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #7
    Why does Qidian, another top online fiction platform, crack down on AI-generated novels and support human writers, while Fanqie’s new rules seem to do the opposite?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  2. #7
    Zhejiang Taiyi Shenglian Plans ¥3 Billion Takeover of Neta Auto: Impact on Future Strategy
    BusinessMachine translated
    3.8M heatSource metric
  3. #8
    Yi Zhongtian says Jia Xu, not Zhuge Liang, was the smartest person in the Three Kingdoms. Is that overstated?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  4. #8
    How difficult was it for a male student to give up his admission to Peking University's School of Medicine last year and get into its Turing Class in 2026? What do you think of his choice?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric