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September 15, 2026

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

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Chinese Music Trends

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

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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. #30
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #31
    Preference
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #32
    She
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #33
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

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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. #30
    Zhejiang University Professor Goes Viral for Hairstyle at Opening Ceremony
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #30
    Where Will China’s A-Shares Go After Trading Volume Shrinks?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #31
    Tourist Suggests Renaming Luzhou East Station; Officials Respond
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #31
    An old woman was "resurrected" after she opened her eyes a day after being placed in a coffin
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #32
    China Responds to U.S. Military Claim of Having Space Weapons in Orbit
    TechMachine translated
  6. #32
    Where Did the Excavated Earth and Rock from the Pinglu Canal Go?
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #33
    National Health Commission: Guide People to Reject Misguided Views on Marriage and Childbearing
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #33
    BYD: Models Sold in Europe Will Be Produced Locally

    Context: BYD is a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as batteries.

    BusinessAI context · definition
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. #31
    Free Egg Scam Swindles Seniors Out of Tens of Thousands
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  2. #31
    Property Developers in Multiple Cities Coordinate Price Hikes
    BusinessMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  3. #32
    Parent Says 3,000 Yuan Living Allowance Covers Meals and Takeout
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  4. #32
    Multiple Companies Announce a 13-Day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Holiday
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  5. #33
    China's Total Population Reaches 1.405 Billion
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  6. #33
    Zhejiang Party Secretary and Governor Lead Donation Drive
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  7. #34
    A Lawmaker Sets Up a Stall at a Rural Market
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  8. #34
    Stay Silent for Three Seconds When Answering an Unknown Call
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource 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. #31
    A ¥150.60 bill was rounded up to ¥151 at a Guangzhou restaurant, prompting criticism of “reverse rounding”; a lawyer says it is illegal even with a notice
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #32
    Hong Kong Media Publishes Findings: Chinese Scholars Model a “Full U.S.-China Decoupling” and Reach Four Conclusions
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #32
    Luo Yonghao Criticizes ¥26-Per-Person Meal as Too Unpalatable; Mr. Savage Founder Says Prices Have Been Cut
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #33
    44-Year-Old Actress Yuri Nakamura Dies After 13-Year Cancer Battle; Cancer Claims About 160,000 Lives in Japan Each Year
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #33
    A Farewell Ceremony Was Held Today for Xiao Qilingtong; Liu Xiaolingtong Sent a Funeral Wreath, Family Says His Signature Twin-Whip Technique and Other Skills Are Now Lost
    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.

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weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Woman Finds Her Husband Bought Lingerie for His Female Best Friend After Checking His Phone
    SocietyMachine translated
    231.5KSource metric
  2. #30
    Elderly Person Learns During Trip That Daughter Has Died
    SocietyMachine translated
    246.9KSource metric
  3. #31
    Don't casually share your opinions with anyone
    SocietyMachine translated
    225.2KSource metric
  4. #31
    I Thought Pop Mart Wouldn't Get My Money
    BusinessMachine translated
    245.8KSource metric
  5. #32
    Shanghai Invites Teens in Times
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    244.3KSource metric
  6. #32
    Why Are Concert Proposals Becoming Increasingly Annoying?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    210.1KSource metric
  7. #33
    What Home Appliances Can You Buy for 20,000 Yuan?
    BusinessMachine translated
    242.6KSource metric
  8. #33
    BBQ Restaurant Owner Says Tourism Bureau’s Response Is Unacceptable
    SocietyMachine translated
    198.3KSource 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
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Child Allegedly Denied School Admission Because School-District Apartment Is Too Small; Are Such Rejections Lawful?
    SocietyMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  2. #30
    Steven Strogatz Says AI’s Impact on Mathematics Left Him Choked Up
    TechMachine translated
    570K heatSource metric
  3. #30
    World of Warcraft: Eternal launches on November 4. What impact will this “Classic+” release have on the game?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    560K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

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bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Just thinking that these few Bs only met half a month ago makes me laugh
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  2. #32
    Camille Specialist Reviews BLG's Game 4: The Most Suffocating Game Yet; Bin Looks Completely Demotivated
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    594.8K playsSource metric
  3. #32
    Nine out of ten gamblers lose
    SocietyMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  4. #33
    Update 3: A Large Wild Rat Found in the Classroom
    SocietyMachine translated
    596.9K playsSource metric
  5. #33
    New [Survivor] “Prodigy” Story Video Revealed: “Are We Partners in a Miracle... or Accomplices?”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    519.2K playsSource metric
  6. #34
    Teacher Tan Has Joined the Parents' Group Chat
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    677.1K playsSource metric
  7. #34
    What Do Japanese Office Workers Eat? Why Is Losing Weight Still So Hard in Japan?
    SocietyMachine translated
    399.2K 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. #31
    Just admit what is causing your stress
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #31
    Weilong Flash-Transition Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    Sky: Children of the Light Announces a Collaboration with Minecraft
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #32
    Everyone at the Lin Residence in 'Lan Xiang Ru Gu' Is a Dance King
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #33
    I Have the Best Family in the World
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #33
    Identity V Reveals First PV for New Character 'Prodigy'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  7. #34
    A Guide to the Ambitious Women of "Lan Xiang Ru Gu"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Luo Yunxi: An Esports Player Held Back by Acting
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #31
    Guizhou guy barefoot hardcore rubs chestnut thorn bud
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #32
    Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  4. #32
    Internet celebrity ordered to pay 315,000 yuan for parodying Yang Kun
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  5. #33
    Xu Qing Reveals Her Weight at 56
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  6. #33
    Health Insurance Bureau Responds to Multiple People’s Records Showing Them as Deceased
    SocietyMachine 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.

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