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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 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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Dayu was silent and Yu Gong was in tears.
    OtherMachine translated
    385K playsSource metric
  2. #6
    Find X10 Pro Max Hands-On: A Photography Flagship with Excellent Battery Life
    TechMachine translated
    374.2K playsSource metric
  3. #6
    We Solved Delta Force's 2nd-Anniversary Easter Egg!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  4. #7
    The speed was at least 160 kilometers per hour.
    OtherMachine translated
    2.6M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Zhao Jiaju's First Douyin Post After Winning the Championship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  2. #6
    Inaugural Spicy Snack Contest
    CultureMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  3. #6
    China men's basketball team beats Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Games semifinals
    OtherMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  4. #7
    Who is the world cross-country running champion Zhao Jiaju?
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Jinzhong Middle School Student Slapped and Kicked by Several Students
    SocietyMachine translated
    12.2MSource metric
  2. #6
    Pinglu Canal officially opens to navigation today
    OtherMachine translated
    12.2MSource metric
  3. #6
    Dao Lang’s Folk Songs Reach 950 Million Views Worldwide
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    12.5MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #5
    Natapp Intranet Penetration in Practice: Access Internal Computers via Remote Desktop Without a Public Server
    TechMachine translated
    9.3KSource metric
  2. #6
    [AI Large Model SDK Integration] LLMManager Class Architecture and Smart Pointer Selection
    TechMachine translated
    15KSource metric
  3. #6
    Remote control self-built comparison and actual test: How to choose ToDesk, RustDesk+frp, TightVNC+frp
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2KSource metric
  4. #7
    HTML - Table Title: Display Configuration for the caption Tag
    TechMachine translated
    7.7KSource metric
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #5
    Jensen Huang Takes Trump’s Call on Speakerphone on Stage: “AI Won’t Slow Down”
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 1KSource metric
  2. #6
    DeepSeek Harness Architecture Analysis and Applications

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 585Source metric
sspai

SSPAI

A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #5
    Failed to Compete with AI, Back to Job Hunting: Lessons and a Semi-Reliable Avoidance Guide
    BusinessMachine translated
    comments: 20 likes: 111Source metric
  2. #6
    How Does the New iPhone Camera Capture Photo Authenticity? A Developer’s Speculations and Experiments
    TechMachine translated
    comments: 2 likes: 16Source 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.

17signals
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. #5
    The first placer in the master's exam was disqualified for upgrading from junior college to bachelor's degree
    OtherMachine translated
    353.6KSource metric
  2. #5
    Nazha Is the Center of Attention on Divas Hit the Road 3
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    406.8KSource metric
  3. #6
    Orchid fragrance remains the same
    OtherMachine translated
    334.6KSource metric
  4. #6
    Woman who pretended to be a village cadre to bring goods was investigated
    OtherMachine translated
    353.7KSource 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. #5
    Mr. Savage spoke out for the first time after several days of silence, "Thank you for your long-term concern and support for Mr. Savage." What do you think of this wave of public relations handling?
    OtherMachine translated
    2.4M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    Why Is Harmony Intelligent Mobility Adjusting Its Cooperation Model with Seres Now, and Why Is Huawei Stepping Behind the Scenes? Will This Affect Huawei’s “Five-Year No Car Manufacturing” Commitment?
    BusinessMachine translated
    2.2M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    It is rumored on the Internet that a certain male star underwent cosmetic surgery to thicken his private parts, and the injection of hyaluronic acid caused embolism in his private parts. Is hyaluronic acid really effective? Why does it cause embolism? What are the risks of surgery?
    OtherMachine translated
    2.2M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    Why Are People Turning Against Factory Heirs’ Promotional Videos?
    BusinessMachine translated
    2.1M heatSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Fuding businessmen collectively burned white tea: Losing 200,000 yuan was the "starting price" and some people lost 3 million yuan
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #6
    The Asian Games semi-final matchups and times are announced! The Chinese men’s basketball team meets old rivals again, live broadcast on CCTV5 on the 18th
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #6
    German industry calls for tougher trade action toward China, but why is investment in China still rising?
    BusinessMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Vucic: Will Resign as President of Serbia on September 27
    SocietyMachine translated
    24.4KSource metric
  2. #5
    Multiple virus sampling tubes were found outside the Children's Welfare Institute in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province; the hospital responded: They are not items in the hospital, and they have all been picked up and will be destroyed
    OtherMachine translated
    43KSource metric
  3. #6
    A 10,000-word long internal article from Huawei executives exposed
    OtherMachine translated
    336.1KSource metric
  4. #6
    Dalian Mayor Reassigned
    SocietyMachine translated
    43.2KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    A hospital in Xingtai, Hebei mistakenly gave an 8-month-old infant 10 times the prescribed dose of epinephrine; both sides reached a mediation agreement
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #5
    Latitude and longitude: Why must the “lowest price on the entire network” be stopped?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #6
    Concert Proposal Interrupted by Calls to Sit Down Draws Attention; Venue Says Security Guards Staff All Exits
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #6
    Video Chronicle | Bagui Xianghai! The Pinglu Canal was completed and opened to navigation. Eighteen sets of comparative images witnessed the great changes in the mountains and rivers.
    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. #5
    Home prices rise in top-tier cities
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #5
    Malaysian PM responds strongly to seizure of Israeli goods
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #6
    Why the Houthis Were Able to Drive Back Saudi Fighter Jets in Yemen
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    Dong Jun: Remain Vigilant Against Hegemonism and Militarism
    SocietyMachine 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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Traffic Police Complain That Unmanned Delivery Vehicles Don’t Understand Human Speech
    TechMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    "Confrontation" hits the airwaves. Some people are anxious.
    OtherMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    During the demolition and household registration check, it was discovered that the father had a 16-year-old illegitimate child.
    OtherMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #7
    Blackie Chen Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack and Undergoes Emergency Surgery
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.3MSource 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. #5
    Rain Finale
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #6
    After Everything
    OtherMachine translated