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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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Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
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. #7
    Husband Buys Lingerie for His Wife's Best Friend
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.4MSource metric
  2. #7
    Japanese Actress Yuri Nakamura Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #8
    Hairstyles Enter the Era of Cowlicks
    CultureMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #9
    Sun Yingsha Rarely Opens Up About Anxiety on Camera
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  5. #9
    On an Ordinary Day, Mom Sent Me an Extra-Long Egg Tart
    CultureMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #8
    Talking with Indians About the Caste System, Ganges Water, Train-Riding, Generic Drugs, Cram Schools, IT Outsourcing, Dowries, Cleanliness, and More: Are Online Stereotypes True? | Earth Watch EP01 [Video Podcast]
    CultureMachine translated
    151.2K playsSource metric
  2. #9
    Eat Well!
    CultureMachine translated
    797.7K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #8
    Northeast China’s Autumn Ritual Is a Pot of Soy-Braised Pork Bones
    CultureMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #8
    Milan Market’s €1 Clothes Shopping Is So Much Fun
    CultureMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  3. #9
    National Day Outfit Planning Begins
    CultureMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #9
    China Women's Football Team 5–1 Hong Kong Women's Football Team
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
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
    He scored twice in the 4-1 win. Should England recall him to the attack?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Just now, the winning results were announced!
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #8
    Pakistan Made the Right Bet: Pilots Confirm J-10CE Is a Generation Ahead of the F-16
    TechMachine translated
  4. #8
    U.S. semiconductor stocks plunged across the board, with Corning tumbling 13% and Intel, Micron Technology, and SK Hynix down more than 5%; gold fell below $4,300, oil prices surged, and Trump said he was willing to negotiate with Iran
    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. #7
    Chengdu Off-Road Vehicle Falls from Viaduct, Leaving 1 Dead and 1 Injured; Police Issue Statement
    SocietyMachine translated
    228.8KSource metric
  2. #7
    Ningbo's "Sea-View Subway" Free Trial Draws Huge Crowds; Operator Urges Off-Peak Travel
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.6KSource metric
  3. #8
    Wang Yibo's New Endorsement Accused of False Advertising? Brand Issues Urgent Statement: Police Have Been Notified
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1KSource metric
  4. #8
    Multiple Areas in Shanxi, Yunnan, Heilongjiang and Anhui Issue Reminder Notices
    SocietyMachine translated
    64.1KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #7
    Top 10 Brokerages on the Outlook: A-Share Stocks See Improved Short-Term Odds and Risk-Reward, Stay Confident and Calm
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #7
    Jensen Huang Takes Trump’s Call at Forum: AI Won’t Slow Down; “AI Doomsday” Lacks Scientific Basis
    TechMachine translated
  3. #8
    Zhang Wenhong: Medical Equity Won’t Come Naturally from Drug Innovation
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #8
    Foreign Ministry: Spreading an AI threat narrative serves no one's interests
    TechMachine 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. #7
    A Retired Female General's 20 Years of Experience with the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    Vucic to Resign as President of Serbia
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #8
    Mooncake Sales Nearly Halved Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #8
    “Tiger” Bi Jingquan Sentenced to 14 Years for Embezzling 57.42 Million Yuan
    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
    Founder of the World's Largest Weekly Auto Show Dies in Car Crash
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.2MSource metric
  2. #8
    A Farewell Ceremony Is Held for Xiao Qi Ling Tong as Liu Xiao Ling Tong Pays Tribute
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.2MSource metric
  3. #9
    Famous Game Executive's Billion-Yuan Divorce Sets Record
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.1MSource metric
  4. #9
    Teacher's PPT Says They Haven't Seen Their Parents in 23 Years and Sleep Two Hours a Day
    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
    Love Song
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    Lover
    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.

18signals
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
    Platform Monthly Pay to Be Removed as a Payment Option
    BusinessMachine translated
    339.5KSource metric
  2. #7
    iOS 27
    TechMachine translated
    547.4KSource metric
  3. #8
    Finally Understand Why Some People Are So Capable at Work
    SocietyMachine translated
    517.1KSource metric
  4. #8
    Farewell Letter
    CultureMachine translated
    313KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #7
    Why are some young people choosing practical gifts like a year's supply of laundry detergent or annual video memberships? Would you want one?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  2. #7
    Why Can Chongqing Build a City on Mountains, While Shenzhen and Hong Kong Cannot?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  3. #7
    Yu Donglai Responds to Pang Dong Lai’s Four-Year Contracts for New Employees, Saying They Do Not Violate Labor Law and Aim to Cultivate More People Who Understand Healthy Living
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  4. #8
    Former women's national soccer player Gao Hongxia won 29 national championships and worked as a city inspector for 19 years after retiring. What is the significance of this career change?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  5. #8
    What would it mean if the leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland jointly discussed national self-determination? Could the UK break apart?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  6. #8
    If Goldbach's conjecture is false but the smallest counterexample has 10^1000 digits, would we be unable to ever prove or disprove it?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric