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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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China News and Web Trends

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

15signals
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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    China's Total Population Reaches 1.405 Billion
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  2. #26
    Theft Convict’s Sentence Changed to Suspended Death Penalty 8 Days Before Release
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
  3. #26
    Pinglu Canal releases multiple dividends
    OtherMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
  4. #27
    40-Year Mortgages Fully Implemented
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.4MSource metric
  5. #27
    Zhang Yiming becomes Asia's richest man
    OtherMachine translated
    5.4MSource 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. #25
    Chemical industry "dark den" hides in cornfield, emergency bureau and experts gasped
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #26
    211 graduates sell second-hand mobile phones with an annual turnover of 20 million: profit per unit is 50-100 yuan
    TechMachine translated
  3. #27
    Pickle-Curing Site Poisoning in Guangxi Kills Four; Investigation Recommends Prosecuting One Suspect
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #27
    The Chinese men's basketball team narrowly defeated Saudi Arabia and entered the semi-finals. Two major heroes emerged and saved the team with a god-of-war performance. Guo Shiqiang has some fun.
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    The “Sea-View Metro” Was Packed on Its First Trial Ride
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #25
    The flag bearer of the Chinese delegation is confirmed at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #26
    Yu Donglai rides Zhangxue Motorcycle Park for a "walk"
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #26
    How is iOS 27 performing?
    TechMachine translated
  5. #27
    DeepSeek Engineer's Post Sparks Debate

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

    TechAI context · definition
  6. #27
    Commentator: The A-share rebound releases a tonic
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

17signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    I broke down and couldn’t stop crying while riding the bus for the first time
    SocietyMachine translated
    677.9K playsSource metric
  2. #25
    Watermelon Domestication: How a Bitter, Poisonous Wild Fruit Became a Global Favorite
    CultureMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  3. #26
    S16 Meta Shift: How AL’s Better Read of the Advantage Led to a Dominant Rematch Win Over BLG, While Tarzan’s 3015 Secured the FMVP
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    156.3K playsSource metric
  4. #26
    A “syphilis makeup” trend is gaining popularity among young people in Japan, with red spots applied to the body to imitate an infection
    CultureMachine translated
    511.2K playsSource metric
  5. #27
    Nothing Comes Easy
    CultureMachine translated
    912.5K playsSource metric
  6. #27
    “Death Is Not the End; Being Forgotten Is.” | “Old Qin” Original AI Short Film [AI Citizen Creator]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.6M playsSource metric
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. #25
    Li Meng herself was also captivated by Ma Wenyuan's looks
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #25
    Show me my newly learned sidestepping steps
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #26
    A Quick Guide to the Pinglu Canal
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #26
    The 2022 Champions Bundle Is Coming Soon to VALORANT Mobile
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #27
    My Youth Dance Challenge
    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. #25
    Houthis Attack Saudi Air Base
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #25
    Heilongjiang female soldiers selected by national honor guard
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  3. #26
    Couple in Their Seventies Poisoned by Eating Bitter Loofah
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #26
    Wang Qingshan was expelled from the party
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  5. #27
    Hainan firefighters evacuated residents from unsafe homes overnight
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #27
    The story of Hu Mingxuan, captain of the Chinese men’s basketball team at the Asian Games
    OtherMachine translated
    10.1MSource 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
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #25
    8 Great Ways to Use WorkBuddy + Feishu (Worth Saving)
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
  2. #26
    Chestnut Front-End Tech Weekly Issue 146 - React 19.3, jQuery 1.0’s 20th Anniversary, Bun 1.4.2...
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
  3. #27
    Product Perspective: Breaking Down WorkBuddy's Features
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
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
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    My Basketball Alternate Universe
    OtherMachine translated
    371.5KSource metric
  2. #25
    Iman Shumpert: The Finals MVP carries more weight than the regular-season MVP
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    280KSource metric
  3. #26
    Yang Yi: The Asian Games Are the Asian Event Where China’s Men’s Basketball Team Is Most Likely to Win Gold
    OtherMachine translated
    367.5KSource metric
  4. #26
    Leonard Still Hasn't Received a 'Thank-You Post' From the Clippers After Leaving
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    275.1KSource metric
  5. #27
    Durant: I Can't Find Anyone Comparable to Jordan
    OtherMachine translated
    367.4KSource metric
  6. #27
    China Men’s Basketball Can Eliminate the Philippines by Winning by 39+ Points
    OtherMachine translated
    271.3KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #25
    The ultimate answer to the ideal i9 pure electric SUV
    OtherMachine translated
    253KSource metric
  2. #25
    A Woman in Her 70s Revives After Spending a Day in an Ice Coffin, Then Dies Two Days Later
    SocietyMachine translated
    178.6KSource metric
  3. #26
    Tutor once transferred 22,000 to a medical student who died after falling
    OtherMachine translated
    252.7KSource metric
  4. #26
    Woman in Her 70s Opens Her Eyes and Revives After a Day in an Ice Coffin
    SocietyMachine translated
    174.7KSource metric
  5. #27
    iPhone 18 Pro in-depth review
    OtherMachine translated
    252.5KSource metric
  6. #27
    Hoping for Boys in the Delivery Room, Girls in the Hospital Ward
    SocietyMachine translated
    172.9KSource 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. #25
    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
    940K heatSource metric
  2. #25
    Did "A Mortal's Story of Cultivation of Immortality" fail to expand its circle this year?
    OtherMachine translated
    690K heatSource metric
  3. #26
    Do you think Parts 1 and 2 of My Fair Princess form a complete story, or Parts 2 and 3?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    820K heatSource metric
  4. #26
    What should I do if I can’t get over my sadness? I am stuck in the same place and cannot get out. I am always dwelling on the past and denying myself. How should I adjust?
    OtherMachine translated
    690K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals