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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.

22signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #42
    Driver’s Rope Warning After Road Repairs Leads to Death
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #42
    Does Merz also want to play the "economic security" card when he changes his face towards China?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #43
    Ren Zeping: Expectations for the Fed to raise interest rates are rising
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #43
    Li Daxiao: The A-Share Bull Market Has Come to an End
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #44
    Media Comment on Bull Terrier Running Amok and Biting Four or Five People
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #44
    Actress returns to filming 5 years after recovering from cardiac arrest
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  7. #45
    How did the Global Hawk drone that crashed in Japan perform?
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #45
    Luo Yuan: The Taiwan issue is at the core of China's core interests
    SocietyMachine translated
  9. #46
    The outbreak of dual main lines of optical communication + semiconductor
    OtherMachine translated
  10. #46
    Platform’s Monthly Payment Option to Be Removed
    BusinessMachine 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. #43
    Father walks dog, 2-year-old child falls to death after being left alone at home
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  2. #43
    The "Lanqin" of Lanqin throat lozenges is actually just a trademark
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  3. #44
    Zhong Xuegao Royal Tiger
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  4. #44
    Battery Tax Takes Effect: Will New Energy Vehicles Get More Expensive?
    BusinessMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  5. #45
    Tiger found 10 kilometers away from a university in Jilin
    OtherMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  6. #45
    After suffering infamy for 12 years, the planner who knelt down to save a female responded.
    OtherMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  7. #46
    A Farewell Ceremony Is Held for Xiao Qi Ling Tong as Liu Xiao Ling Tong Pays Tribute
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
  8. #46
    About 60 million people around the world say goodbye to luxury goods in three years
    OtherMachine translated
    3.6MSource 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. #43
    Xi'an Reports on Dispute Between SEG Mall and Person Who Fell
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #44
    Live Earwig Found in Xita Laotaitai BBQ Chili Powder; Restaurant Paid 1,000 Yuan and Offered Another Meal
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #45
    Hongguo Denies 40,000 Yuan Daily Pay Cap for Short-Drama Actors
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #46
    Chinese volleyball star Li Yingying undergoes heart surgery, ruled out of the Asian Championship and Asian Games
    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.

9signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
9

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #42
    AITO Statement
    BusinessMachine translated
    113.6KSource metric
  2. #42
    Classmate He reviews the new iPhone
    OtherMachine translated
    172.8KSource metric
  3. #43
    New Energy Vehicles vs. Fuel-Powered Vehicles
    TechMachine translated
    113KSource metric
  4. #43
    This is the first time I have seen such flexible commuting time.
    OtherMachine translated
    172.3KSource metric
  5. #44
    Weekend work system
    OtherMachine translated
    171.2KSource metric
  6. #44
    Paternity Test in “Non-Biological Grandson” Case Found Procedurally Illegal
    SocietyMachine translated
    109KSource metric
  7. #45
    Drone Aerial View of Nepal’s Death Valley Road
    SocietyMachine translated
    108.8KSource metric
  8. #45
    Exposed TES legal counterattack
    OtherMachine translated
    169.7KSource metric
  9. #46
    Zheng Qin is the seventh substitute in the main match of Wenwu Tennis Championships
    OtherMachine translated
    163.7KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
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. #43
    German Version of “Friends’ Wine”: The Führer’s “Last Wine” (A Little Tune from Empty Fort Strategy)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    430.8K playsSource metric
  2. #43
    Who Says Girls Are Weak?
    CultureMachine translated
    642.7K playsSource metric
  3. #44
    Clang Clang Clang
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  4. #45
    The Queen of Cliques, Misogyny, and Yang Yang’s Anger? A Tangled Web of Relationships [Huaxue 1.5]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    382.9K playsSource metric
  5. #45
    I Became an Oppa in Korea, Episode 6
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    275.4K playsSource metric
  6. #46
    What bad thoughts can a kitten have?
    OtherMachine translated
    33.6K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #43
    How many autumns can there be in this life?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #44
    Wang Yibo striped pants and black shirt with full accent
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #44
    Recommend Your Hometown Through Food
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #45
    Just admit what is causing your stress
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #46
    Delta Harmonica Performance Tutorial
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #46
    How is iOS 27 performing?
    TechMachine 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. #43
    Lan Xiang Ru Gu: Still No One Has Taken a Fancy to the Old Man
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #43
    Poisoning accident occurred at a sauerkraut pickling point in Guangxi
    OtherMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #44
    65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds to create Asian history
    CultureMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #44
    A River Embankment Collapses in Baise
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  5. #45
    Lee Jae-myung's approval rating falls for 9 straight weeks
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  6. #45
    Xinjiang college students’ 10-kilometer desert military training
    OtherMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  7. #46
    Chinese Women's Volleyball Team 3-0 Philippine Women's Volleyball Team
    OtherMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  8. #46
    Dai Quan Performs a Chinese Opera-Style Version of "Kiss Goodbye" on Livestream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.3MSource 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. #43
    Batch recoloring for map tiles is here!
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  2. #44
    The ultimate procrastination tool: code while binge-watching shows, so no slacking time goes to waste!
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  3. #45
    [AI+Gpt-Image2.5] I secretly turned my colleagues into virtual characters, but I was discovered
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  4. #45
    What to Do When Disk I/O Is Maxed Out: A Reusable Troubleshooting Method Based on 5 Real Cases
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  5. #46
    Let’s talk about Function Calling. Does your model answer the wrong question?
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 108Source 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. #43
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #44
    Actually
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #45
    As Wished
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #46
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated