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September 16, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

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
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. #19
    Economically speaking, is “value for money” more reliable, or do you really get what you pay for?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  2. #19
    What do you think of the Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS (SEL600F63GM) lens?
    OtherMachine translated
    800K heatSource metric
  3. #20
    Among Cthulhu-style web novels, is Lord of Mysteries the only widely acclaimed one because we have yet to find the right direction?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  4. #20
    What should students do if they are unable to pay the token fee?
    OtherMachine translated
    780K heatSource metric
  5. #21
    I'm very curious why Liu Bei, who loves his people like his own children and is people-oriented, went to suppress the Yellow Turban Uprising. Didn't he know that most of the Yellow Turban Army were hungry people who couldn't survive?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  6. #21
    Weiqi Fan's husband Chen Jianzhou suffered a sudden myocardial infarction and was sent to the hospital for surgery. What is the extent of "90% blood vessel blockage"? What are the possible signs before a heart attack?
    OtherMachine translated
    760K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Barnes: James Is the Greatest Superstar I’ve Ever Seen
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    406.3KSource metric
  2. #20
    Beijing Basketball Club Officially Signs Lindy Waters III
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    345.1KSource metric
  3. #21
    Ten Strategies of the Three Kingdoms Warlords

    Context: The Three Kingdoms refers to the historical period when Wei, Shu, and Wu competed for control of China.

    CultureAI context · definition
    393.8KSource metric
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. #20
    Internet celebrity Jiang Chenglan’s ability to carry goods is terrible
    OtherMachine translated
    254.7KSource metric
  2. #20
    Insider Says Mr. Wildman’s Gross Margin Is at Least 60%
    BusinessMachine translated
    189.1KSource metric
  3. #21
    Going to Bed Early Really Can Change Your Life
    SocietyMachine translated
    185.9KSource metric
  4. #21
    A little bit of threats to employees
    OtherMachine translated
    254.1KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Hang Seng Index Opens Up 0.15%; Hang Seng TECH Index Up 0.33%
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #21
    The yuan-dollar central parity rate was raised by 28 basis points
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #22
    CITIC Securities: Stable Core Business + Emerging AI Revenue Signal a Valuation Recovery Opportunity for U.S. Application Software

    Context: CITIC Securities is a major Chinese investment bank and securities firm.

    BusinessAI context · definition
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #20
    [Artificial Intelligence Daily Selection] Glowing AI chip: The new route of multi-task learning I see
    TechMachine translated
    6.2KSource metric
  2. #20
    ES Multi-Tenant Architecture: Design and Practice of Independent Indexes, Aliases, and Routing Isolation
    TechMachine translated
    4.7KSource metric
  3. #21
    Introduction to TCP Transfer Efficiency Metrics, ACK Delay Mechanisms, and Window Efficiency
    TechMachine translated
    4.6KSource metric
  4. #21
    Advanced Redis: Transactions, WATCH Optimistic Locking, and Use Cases
    TechMachine translated
    6.2KSource metric
  5. #22
    [Understanding large models] [Clarifying the five core concepts of AI in one class: from artificial intelligence to large language models] Feeding like liquid food
    TechMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
  6. #22
    Running OpenClaw on an Old Android Phone: Chinese Deployment, Feishu Integration, ADB Control, and Public SSH Setup (1)
    TechMachine translated
    4.3KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Woman Killed by Falling Object; Man Who Threw Brick Executed
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  2. #20
    Woman found three-yolked egg while cooking: Like winning the lottery
    OtherMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  3. #21
    iPhone 18 Pro series first review
    OtherMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  4. #21
    Japan's Major Syphilis Outbreak: Why Penicillin Is Unavailable
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  5. #22
    Weeks After His Younger Brother’s Death, Socially Anxious Older Brother Dies Unable to Care for Himself
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  6. #22
    Retired deputy governor lost 2.43 million yuan of Moutai liquor at home
    OtherMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
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. #20
    Unitree Technology finally rose, only to fall again near the close, leaving shareholders trapped at the ¥1,000 level in despair
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #20
    102-year-old grandpa likes to ride a bicycle to buy groceries and walk to keep fit and reveals the secret to longevity
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #21
    Tottenham Lose Again: Knocked Out of the League Cup 3-1 After Spending €366 Million on Signings This Summer, With Just One Win in Six Matches
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #21
    The Olympic Committees of 45 countries jointly expressed dissatisfaction, and athletes sent a letter asking for help. Japan has lost its dignity.
    OtherMachine 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. #20
    Why Fan Zhendong Appeared on the Asian Games Poster Despite Not Competing
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #20
    Duterte Appears in Court After 18 Months in Detention
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #21
    Retired deputy governor lost 2.43 million yuan of Moutai liquor at home
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #21
    Duoduo Didn't Know Tong Liya and Chen Sicheng Had Divorced
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Advice from cute girls online 🥰Easy to get the big screen and learn new postures
    OtherMachine translated
    126.1K playsSource metric
  2. #20
    Ignite Mo’s Fiery Passion 🔥
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    444.6K playsSource metric
  3. #21
    Personally Verified
    OtherMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  4. #21
    If you hit me, you can't hit my teammates in team battles.
    OtherMachine translated
    391.8K playsSource metric
  5. #22
    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
    888.5K playsSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #20
    Rising copper prices lead to shortage of scrap copper supplies
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #20
    Academician Mao Jingwen Receives International Lifetime Honor
    TechMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  3. #21
    Illicit sex-trade chain on Xianyu reaches minors
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #21
    Retired deputy governor lost 2.43 million yuan of Moutai liquor to his family
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource 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. #20
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #21
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated