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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

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China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #38
    AITO’s Letter to All Channel Partners Revealed
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #39
    Students at a Nanjing University Line Up Late at Night to Shower
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #39
    Scholar: Pinglu Canal draws economic geography map
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #40
    Man Lands a 59-Kilogram Black Carp After Three Days of Fishing
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #40
    Woman pinched a hidden-winged insect with her bare hands and got infected
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #41
    The Founder of Yeren Xiansheng Once Responded to Claims That Its Prices Were Too High
    BusinessMachine translated
  7. #41
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Descendants of Workers Victims of World War II Suing Japanese Companies
    OtherMachine 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
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #39
    Students carry umbrellas and carry lunch boxes back to the classroom on rainy days. The school’s response
    OtherMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  2. #39
    $710K for 90 Minutes in Space; Over 700 Have Paid
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  3. #40
    Woodpecker repairs and replaces a switch for 2800
    OtherMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  4. #40
    Paying 40 Yuan for a Companion Photographer: Photos or Companionship?
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  5. #41
    Technology cannot be a fortune teller
    OtherMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  6. #41
    Centralized control of eDonkey lamp assassins in multiple places
    OtherMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  7. #42
    Shenzhen is about to welcome its second airport
    OtherMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  8. #42
    Car Parked at High-Speed Rail Station for 7 Years Owes Nearly 60,000 Yuan in Fees
    SocietyMachine translated
    4MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #39
    2-0 becomes 2-2! The famous coach made a substitution and the substitute made a stoppage-time winner. The 1.45 billion wealthy club narrowly won 3-2.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #39
    A 10-year-old boy in Shandong Province drowned after wandering for 20 minutes at the school gate: he was beaten 8 times by the teacher in the week before his death, and the teacher involved has been detained
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #40
    32-Year-Old Teacher Dies of Cancer, Leaving a Final Letter: “I Really Can’t Hold On This Time”
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #41
    China Announces Five Countermeasures Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #42
    Gold Jewelry Plunges While Gold Stocks Surge: Jewelry Prices Down 470 Yuan per Gram This Year
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #42
    Decision on Countermeasures Against Applied DNA Sciences and Five Other U.S. Entities
    SocietyMachine 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.

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #38
    Post-95 Mom Welcomes a Daughter After Four Consecutive Births
    SocietyMachine translated
    130.3KSource metric
  2. #38
    It is revealed that Xu Song and Feng Xi are married
    OtherMachine translated
    183.9KSource metric
  3. #39
    Does Hua Shao 8 have to look like this?
    OtherMachine translated
    180.5KSource metric
  4. #39
    Many Illnesses Come from Overdoing It
    SocietyMachine translated
    128.4KSource metric
  5. #40
    Respond little by little to threatened employees
    OtherMachine translated
    175.4KSource metric
  6. #40
    Espi's Game-Winning Goal
    CultureMachine translated
    118.1KSource metric
  7. #41
    A little chilling
    OtherMachine translated
    174.3KSource metric
  8. #41
    India's BRICS Summit Catering Calls Itself Luxurious
    SocietyMachine translated
    115KSource metric
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
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #39
    Huanong Brothers: The Bananas Are Almost Ripe—Hurry and Bring Them Back Before They’re Gone
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    192.9K playsSource metric
  2. #39
    Finally Truly Useful! 50+ New Features in the Official iOS 27 Release! | Big Ears TV
    TechMachine translated
    424.8K playsSource metric
  3. #40
    What Does It Mean When a Gun Barrel Is Frozen but Bullets Are Still Firing?
    OtherMachine translated
    159.1K playsSource metric
  4. #40
    “Everyone in Sync” MV: Japanese-Style Bullying—If the Victim Disappears, the Bullying Ends
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    198.3K playsSource metric
  5. #41
    The Most Successful Adaptation Betrayed the Original? Why Has Alice Been Rewritten for 160 Years? Alice in Wonderland P1
    CultureMachine translated
    902.7K playsSource metric
  6. #41
    May We All Be Treated Gently by This World
    CultureMachine translated
    369.5K playsSource metric
  7. #42
    Coworkers Travel Together While Scheming Against Each Other
    SocietyMachine translated
    805.9K 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. #39
    Don't Be Cold
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #39
    Eat the same food at Daolong Restaurant in Dalian
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #40
    Guide to Dressing for Temperature Swings Between Morning and Evening
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #40
    Xu Kai and Zhou Ye’s New Drama Has No Obligation to Back Down
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #41
    Choose Your Dream Destination for a 3-Day Leave and 13-Day Break
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #41
    Don't Worry About Things That Haven't Happened Yet
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #42
    Entering the Animals’ Happy Planet
    CultureMachine 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. #39
    Yu Liang, former chairman of Vanke, was restricted from height
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #39
    Rove Beetles Spotted in Northeast China, Do Not Swat Them
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #40
    Girl Damages a 10,000-Yuan TV While Playing with a Golden Staff
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #40
    Zheng Qinwen will return to Wuhan to compete
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #41
    Chicecream Gets a New Owner and Makes a Comeback
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #41
    Read in 3 minutes how the Pinglu Canal connects the river to the sea
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  7. #42
    Hubei policeman jailed for forging merit certificates
    OtherMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  8. #42
    Husband Does Housework After 42 Years of Marriage
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource 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. #39
    There is an additional [Micro Micro] in WeChat, which can help you check Moments, send messages, and order takeaways.
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  2. #39
    Xiaomi’s Version of Codex Is Seriously Impressive
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  3. #40
    How to Build an AI Chat "Typewriter" Effect: SSE Streaming, Markdown, and Nginx Buffering
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  4. #41
    AI Coding UI Patterns: How to Clearly Articulate Good Design
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  5. #42
    Kimi K3 + Claude: AI Agent multi-model routing practice
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
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. #39
    Blue and White Porcelain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #40
    She
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #41
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #42
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated