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September 17, 2026

English reading briefs and context saved on this day, alongside preserved public trend signals.

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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

7signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #34
    Still using Electron? 6 cross-platform desktop solutions reviewed: Rust + Vue reduces the installation package from 224MB to 4.7MB
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  2. #35
    🦭 Stop using emoji to make up the numbers: Naive Icons brings a touch of life to your vibe coding interface
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  3. #36
    GPT-6 won the first place in the model public test: I have broken down the real-time list of 30 topics. The "strongest AI" depends on which scene you ask.
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  4. #37
    Full stack of front-end transformation 01: Data modeling, the biggest blind spot of the front-end
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  5. #37
    MCP, Skill, and Plugin all expand the capabilities of agents. What is the difference?
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  6. #38
    In 2026, these 5 new JS trends are quietly rewriting the front-end
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  7. #38
    When it comes to cross-domain issues, the browser is actually blocking the knife for you.
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #34
    13-Year-Old Boy Injured by Unknown Needle
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  2. #34
    Li Long's birthday concert in Inner Mongolia
    OtherMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #35
    Chinese women's football team 1-1 Uzbekistan
    OtherMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #35
    The Ritual of Southerners Eating Mooncakes
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  5. #36
    Doing abstraction with Du Haitao
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #36
    Disposable Tableware Exceeds Safety Limits by Up to 85 Times
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  7. #37
    Liu Yishuang, deputy secretary of the Longfeng District Party Committee in Daqing, was investigated
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  8. #37
    Recruits in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia are gloriously dispatched
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  9. #38
    Zhang Bichen revisits “A, B, C, D”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  10. #38
    Freshmen walk to study Qi Jiguang Memorial Hall
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #35
    Talking with Indians About the Caste System, Ganges Water, Train-Riding, Generic Drugs, Cram Schools, IT Outsourcing, Dowries, Cleanliness, and More: Are Online Stereotypes True? | Earth Watch EP01 [Video Podcast]
    CultureMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  2. #35
    During the military training for freshmen, they performed a Sichuan Opera fire-breathing performance, and the tongues of fire instantly stunned the audience!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  3. #36
    "Girls VS Boys"
    OtherMachine translated
    822.6K playsSource metric
  4. #37
    King of Shattering: Which Glass Cup or Jar Is Strongest?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    438.6K playsSource metric
  5. #39
    Can a 5.0L V8 Still Compete Today?
    TechMachine translated
    683.7K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #35
    A Quick Guide to the Pinglu Canal
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #36
    Let’s go to Nan’ao Island to watch the sunset together
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #37
    Li Meng Recreates the “Not One Point Less” Iconic Scene
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #37
    Autumn and winter jackets can be worn in three seasons in one outfit.
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #38
    If I had known that youth would grow so quickly, I wouldn’t have been afraid of the camera
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

28signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #34
    7 consecutive retirements in the new season! The star born in the 1980s made a major decision and did not compete again after losing to Wu Yize in the World Championships!
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #34
    CCTV 5 live broadcast Asian Games women's volleyball schedule: September 18, CCTV5 live broadcast China's two consecutive victories
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #35
    Media: The scene Trump didn’t want to see still happened
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #35
    Watching another game! Guangdong fell into the group of death, Shanghai started its journey to defend its title, and it was a bit difficult for Shandong to qualify.
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #36
    A man who was rejected for marriage and his girlfriend killed his biological father and stepmother has been executed.
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #36
    The captain cried after the game! The Chinese women's football U20 team is the best in 20 years: almost overturning Italy, the coach is very satisfied
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #37
    A 44-year-old executive with an annual salary of 850,000 yuan. After losing his job, he collected rags to make a living. He lives in an urban village with a monthly rent of 500 yuan. How is he doing now?
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #37
    The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years and shocked the world: Warsh hawks made their debut, and Trump angrily called for interest rates to be lowered to 1%
    BusinessMachine translated
  9. #38
    A fabric store in Dongguan secretly emitted toxic waste gas, causing the mother and son upstairs to be poisoned and comatose.
    OtherMachine translated
  10. #38
    Official announcement! Congratulations to Hu Mingxuan! The Chinese men's basketball team has been waiting for 24 years
    OtherMachine translated
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. #34
    2026 Snooker International Championship begins qualifying competition
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #34
    The national table tennis women’s team strives to win all the titles, while the men’s team faces challenges
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #35
    China's U20 women's football team missed the World Cup quarterfinals
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #35
    Lover hired murderer worth RMB 200,000 to kill his first wife and both were sentenced
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #36
    Woman posts video 20 years later to thank donors
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #36
    Why do new cars also have paint bursts?
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #37
    Changhai police dispatch patrol to protect spotted seal "Nana"
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #37
    The first-generation Internet celebrity "Wanwan" sells women's clothing with monthly sales exceeding 10 million
    OtherMachine translated
  9. #38
    US Think Tank: America’s Strategic Ambiguity Toward Taiwan Is Difficult to Sustain
    SocietyMachine translated
  10. #38
    Will it hurt ordinary people’s wallets if the Fed raises interest rates?
    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. #35
    A tram is out of warranty. Which one is more cost-effective to replace the battery?
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  2. #35
    Do You Want to Ruin Your Career?
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  3. #36
    Girl Misses Graduate School Recommendation to Care for Brother, Branded a Brother-Obsessed Sister
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  4. #36
    Finally, I can’t order takeout and am “in debt” in a daze.
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  5. #37
    126-Day World Tour Package for 260,000 Yuan Seen as a Good Deal
    CultureMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  6. #37
    I received a reply to a junior high school teacher sent 18 years ago
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  7. #38
    200,000 people went online to "urge to rescue the pig" and the black pig has been rescued
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  8. #39
    A village in England declares independence
    OtherMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

5signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
5

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

  1. #34
    Blue and White Porcelain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #35
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #36
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #37
    As Wished
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #38
    Chengdu
    OtherMachine translated