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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.

20signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

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6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Man catches 'killer' crocodile gar while fishing
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #15
    China's Total Population Reaches 1.405 Billion
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #16
    Sichuan's Maoxian County Landslide: 161 People Evacuated in Advance
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #16
    The latest development of the boss’s wife claims she was raped by a public employee
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    An old woman was "resurrected" after she opened her eyes a day after being placed in a coffin
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #17
    The school responded to primary school students carrying umbrellas and carrying lunch boxes back to the classroom on rainy days
    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.

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Nasdaq Drops Over 200 Points as International Oil Prices Surge
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  2. #16
    North Korea breaks through the gate of national football team
    OtherMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  3. #17
    Geely's First Locally Built Car in Brazil Rolls Off Line
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
  4. #17
    The Heimlich maneuver has changed
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
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. #16
    The surge in drug-driving and fraud cases has caused prisons across Taiwan to become overcrowded. The head of Taiwan's legal affairs department asked "less inmates" to ease the pressure on detention, angering netizens on the island.
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8KSource metric
  2. #16
    Taiwan Independence Politicians Visit Italy; European Commission Removes Its Logo and Withdraws
    SocietyMachine translated
    255.2KSource metric
  3. #17
    Interview with Zhu Xiaohu: The Bubble Is Too Big, Change Is Happening Too Fast, and I’m Scared!
    BusinessMachine translated
    28.7KSource metric
  4. #17
    “If Russia Helps on Iran, Will the US Help on Ukraine?” Russian Foreign Minister Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
    78.5KSource 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. #16
    Amid the AI “Slowdown” Debate, Wall Street Questions Where Trillions in Capital Spending Are Going: Will Demand for Computing Power Disappear?
    TechMachine translated
  2. #16
    Guangzhou Proposes Fines of Up to 1,000 Yuan for Noise Pollution, Including Playing Phone Audio Aloud on the Metro
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
    A female returnee master's student who topped the talent recruitment exam was disqualified because she was "upgrading from a junior college to a bachelor's degree." The employer misunderstood the terms during the qualification review.
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    U.S. Fighter Jet Allegedly Shot Down by Iran; Video of Injured Pilot Climbing a 2,000-Meter Ridge Criticized as War Propaganda
    OtherMachine 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.

17signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #15
    The sister of the student who died in the fall speaks out
    OtherMachine translated
    258.3KSource metric
  2. #15
    Wang Leehom Rushed to the Hospital Immediately
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    243.2KSource metric
  3. #16
    211 Graduate Earns 30,000 Yuan Selling Phones in Wuhan in His First Month
    BusinessMachine translated
    242.9KSource metric
  4. #16
    PPT made by Jing Boran for Luan Nian
    OtherMachine translated
    255.7KSource metric
  5. #17
    Blogger Rong Erjuan apologizes to Wang Hedi
    OtherMachine translated
    255.5KSource 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. #15
    What key points stand out in detailed policies issued by several universities on adopting austerity measures?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  2. #15
    Wang Hedi claimed that he had called the police and completed evidence collection regarding the false chat records against Wang Hedi posted online. Jinghe Medical denied that Wang Hedi had ever seen a doctor. What happened?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  3. #16
    Report Says 72% of Adults Don't Drink Enough Water: Health Effects and How to Hydrate Properly
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  4. #16
    Why Do Educators Feel Kids Are Getting Less Smart?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    U.S. Media: Curry Will Stay with the Warriors
    OtherMachine translated
    416.1KSource metric
  2. #16
    The Road to GOAT
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    366.3KSource metric
  3. #17
    StatMuse Shows LeBron's Tenure With Each Team
    OtherMachine translated
    411.4KSource metric
  4. #17
    Leonard Eligible for Two-Year, $124M Extension
    OtherMachine translated
    356.3KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
csdn

CSDN

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    Re: Linux Systems (25): File Systems (1) — Disk Hardware Fundamentals, from Physical Structure to CHS/LBA Addressing
    TechMachine translated
    6.6KSource metric
  2. #17
    LLM gateway: the most underestimated layer in AI applications
    TechMachine translated
    6.6KSource metric
  3. #17
    Dark Horse Review | Part 1: Migrating from Sessions to Redis + Tokens and Implementing an Interceptor
    TechMachine translated
    6.6KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9600 Pro, Redefining Flagship Performance with Advanced AI and Powerful Cooling
    TechMachine translated
  2. #16
    You Think You’re Exercising, but You’re Actually Risking Your Life: A Guide to Home Workout Fails
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
    Leading the New EV Startups: Leapmotor’s Overseas Exports Reached 132,118 Units from January to August, Ranking Among the Top in Key European Markets
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #17
    The 13th China-France Environmental Month Opens, Themed “A Vibrant Planet”
    CultureMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    Frontend to Full-Stack: What to Learn and Skip in the AI Era
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 243Source metric
  2. #17
    AgentLoop: From while(true) to Production-Grade Loops
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 252Source metric
  3. #17
    What Does WebP Compression Actually Do? A Beginner-Friendly Breakdown
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 243Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Follow-up to the Lincoln's overdue deployment: punishing sailors who jumped into the sea and cracking down on illegal broadcasts. The Roosevelt must rely on itself for supplies
    OtherMachine translated
    52.8K playsSource metric
  2. #17
    Can a 5.0L V8 Still Compete Today?
    TechMachine translated
    59.2K playsSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    Shuanghui ham sausage was exposed to have a foreign object eaten
    OtherMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
  2. #16
    Beware of Major Accidents in Small Places
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #17
    Nana Has Lost Weight
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #17
    Chen Jianzhou Undergoes Surgery After Sudden Heart Attack
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
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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.

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2

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #16
    Always Online
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    Insomnia
    EntertainmentMachine translated