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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.

6signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    People have to pay for their own comfort
    SocietyMachine translated
    164.7KSource metric
  2. #31
    Family members of medical student who died in fall speak out
    OtherMachine translated
    226.8KSource metric
  3. #32
    When traveling long distances on a tram, the biggest fear is running out of battery or waiting in line.
    OtherMachine translated
    222.6KSource metric
  4. #33
    iPhone18Pro
    OtherMachine translated
    220.4KSource metric
  5. #33
    It's clear that Jing Boran is a good person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    160.5KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
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
    This is how clothes should be worn across the country
    OtherMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  2. #31
    Free Egg Scam Swindles Seniors Out of Tens of Thousands
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  3. #32
    The rich people born in the 1980s want to spend 3 billion to save Nezha Automobile.
    OtherMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  4. #32
    8-Year-Old Girl Uses Smartwatch to Call Police After Being Pushed Down by Boy
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  5. #33
    Ranking of China’s top ten consumer counties
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  6. #33
    Daughter Sets Up Her Mother to Marry Her Husband’s Father, Who Becomes Her Mother-in-Law
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  7. #34
    Why “Raising Bricks” Resonates with Young People
    CultureMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  8. #34
    Cryptopods queue outside the window waiting to enter the house, and the woman is frightened
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Russian media: Russia closes last consulate general in Germany
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #31
    Mourinho: My Only Criticism Is That We Could Have Killed Off the Game, but Didn’t
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #32
    Vietnam talks about the Sino-Vietnam war: If China does not withdraw its troops on the 5th, the main force of Lang Son will be wiped out. What will be the result?
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #32
    The third day of Northern Ireland Open qualifying is over! The Chinese Legion suffered heavy losses in four wins and eight losses, and Fu Jiajun suffered a disastrous defeat
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    Foreign Media: HYROX's New Rule Penalizes Fecal Incontinence, but Enforcement and Judging Will Be Exceptionally Difficult
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #34
    My business seat on the plane was occupied by an uncle. He said he was not in good health. I turned around and spent 2,000 to upgrade to first class. His daughter came to see me 18 minutes later.
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #34
    A-Shares: Be Prepared for the Market to Relive 2024’s Historic Volatility
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #31
    Boy Holds His Girlfriend's Hand Through a Fence Before Enlisting
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #31
    Yunnan Village Landslide Cracks Reveal 'Saber Trees'
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #32
    Why Are Beef Prices Starting to Soar?
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #32
    Cui Tiankai: Resolve the Taiwan Issue Once and for All
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #33
    Is the “Empire Where the Sun Never Sets” Becoming “Little Britain”?
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #33
    Senior Russian General Allegedly Killed by Ukrainian Forces? Influencer Analysis
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #34
    Kids born in the 2010s are embracing the "ahoge" hairstyle
    CultureMachine translated
  8. #34
    Chat records show that the tutor once transferred money to the student who died and showed concern
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

22signals
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. #31
    Aspiring to Become a Vicious Beast, Episode 4 [UP Animation] [AI: Everyone a Producer]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    153.3K playsSource metric
  2. #32
    After Graduating from a Top University, a 30-Year-Old Man Reenrolls as an Undergraduate and Moves Into a Dorm
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  3. #32
    I Asked Craig Face-to-Face: Why Won’t the iPhone Let You Swipe Back from the Right?
    TechMachine translated
    414.5K playsSource metric
  4. #33
    Ahh, this is embarrassing us internationally!!
    SocietyMachine translated
    174.3K playsSource metric
  5. #33
    When You Gain the Ability to Control the Wind
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    907.6K playsSource metric
  6. #34
    What Could Be More Headache-Inducing Than a Husband's Cheating?! An In-Depth Review of the Year's Top-Rated Korean Drama (8.7/10)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.4M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Identity V Reveals First PV for New Character 'Prodigy'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #31
    Preview of Alien Ring 1.4 version
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    What did Zhao Jiaju eat during the race?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #32
    Mu Zhicong looks incredibly cool dancing in oatmeal tones
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #33
    Zhao Lusi's farewell letter for new drama officially announced
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #33
    Sky: Children of the Light Announces a Collaboration with Minecraft
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #34
    The film Traces of the Detective is scheduled to be released
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #34
    I have a big head today
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Zhao Lusi’s first self-directed and self-acted drama officially announces farewell letter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #31
    Housing Prices Rise in China's First-Tier Cities
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  3. #32
    Liaoning has a net population inflow of 45,000
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #32
    Beijing Visa on Arrival
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  5. #33
    Ukraine says it killed Russian major general
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #33
    Black Street DJ
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  7. #34
    Wang Chuqin and four others give up Asian Championships spots
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  8. #34
    Zakharova Calls Out Japan by Name Again
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
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. #31
    OpenSider: Let the browser drive the Agent
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  2. #32
    Why is the control of the Agent returning to the model?
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  3. #33
    I spent 3 days catching a ghost bug, the murderer was hidden on the 4th floor
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  4. #34
    Building a High-Concurrency Live-Streaming Environment from Scratch: A Beginner Backend Developer’s Notes
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  5. #34
    Are Silicon Valley's Viral FDE Roles AI's Next Big Trend or Just High-End Outsourcing?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals