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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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China News and Web Trends

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

29signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    The "black climber" lost contact while trying to reach the 7546-meter peak. A guide can earn nearly 100,000 yuan with 4 orders in January.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #17
    U.S. Congress passes "Hell Sanctions" bill against Russia, Trump is about to sign it
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    "Confrontation" Episode 25-26 Preview: Fake military officer Jin Chizhong is caught, He Chunxiao even suspects his newlywed wife Jinlan, and the second department captures a mole
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #18
    SI simulates potential trades: Knicks acquire Durant to form Big Three, Rockets acquire Anuno Bidadier draft rights
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #18
    Japan is anxious! One after another comes to Beijing, but China's attitude is getting harder and harder!
    OtherMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    On the eve of the 95th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again named Japan: It is an invader, why are there so many complaints?
    OtherMachine translated
    15.5KSource metric
  2. #16
    Letter from Taiwan: After reunification, Taiwan will usher in true people’s power
    OtherMachine translated
    318.8KSource metric
  3. #17
    "After being ridiculed by the entire Internet, do you think of your portrait rights?"
    OtherMachine translated
    416.9KSource metric
  4. #17
    Airbus’s Second Final Assembly Line in China Delivers Its First Aircraft
    BusinessMachine translated
    36.6KSource metric
  5. #18
    After reporting missing cultural relics, the barbecue restaurant was inspected 15 times. “No department has apologized to me so far.”
    OtherMachine translated
    968.6KSource metric
  6. #18
    Li Jiachao announced Hong Kong's first five-year plan, including major layouts such as the Northern Metropolitan Area and "Hong Kong Boats Going North"
    OtherMachine translated
    5.2KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Huang Renxun once again speaks out against the slowdown of AI: Innovation and security are not an alternative
    TechMachine translated
  2. #16
    CCTV hosts Chen Duo, Bai Yansong and Chen Weihong posted a message in memory of Jing Yidan
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    Exclusive｜Sun Yusheng, former deputy director of CCTV, recalled Jing Yidan: There are feelings on the screen and emotions outside the screen
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #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
  5. #18
    Student information has turned into a black market commodity, Xinhua News Agency: Zero tolerance for "insiders" and the gray and black industries behind them
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #18
    Fed Unanimously Approves 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike, Dot Plot Signals One More Hike This Year
    BusinessMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Yu Donglai suggested spending no more than 30% of your income on your family.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    Mother on maternity leave takes her 2-month-old baby to work
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    Beijing Xiangshan Forum concludes, Asian security becomes focus
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    What did the Pinglu Canal change?
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #18
    Russia says the U.S.’s new sanctions bill against Russia is unfriendly
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #18
    Researcher: Taiwan issue is an insurmountable red line
    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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6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    Huayi Brothers finally came to the rescue
    OtherMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
  2. #17
    Wenwan corns range from 9 yuan 9 with free shipping to tens of thousands yuan a piece
    OtherMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
  3. #18
    Man attacked by bees and left with nearly a thousand stingers on his body
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  4. #18
    iPhone Dual screen crease effect
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  5. #19
    Don't try it! One operation caused the Apple phone to freeze
    TechMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  6. #19
    Chat records of tutor and student in Nanjing Medical University fall incident
    OtherMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
3

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

  1. #16
    The One and Only
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #18
    Overcast
    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
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    Recreating textbook poetry with brush and ink
    CultureMachine translated
    2.1MSource metric
  2. #17
    Capturing the Tyndall effect over Erhai Lake

    Context: The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by tiny particles suspended in a medium.

    CultureAI context · definition
    2MSource metric
  3. #18
    Soft Rounded Makeup Is Perfect for Subtle Features

    Context: Zhuyuan Yurun is a Chinese makeup style associated with rounded, smooth, luminous features.

    CultureAI context · definition
    1.9MSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    StatMuse Shows LeBron's Tenure With Each Team
    OtherMachine translated
    458.6KSource metric
  2. #17
    Curry: Signature Shoes from Li-Ning Collaboration to Be Revealed Soon
    BusinessMachine translated
    363.5KSource metric
  3. #18
    Wade reflects on his short career with the Cavaliers
    OtherMachine translated
    455.5KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    Report: DeepSeek Resumes Funding Talks at 500 Billion Yuan Pre-Money Valuation

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #18
    Central Bank Conducts 5 Billion Yuan Seven-Day Reverse Repo Operation Today

    Context: A reverse repo is a central bank operation that temporarily injects funds into the financial system.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  3. #19
    China's Three Major A-Share Indices Open Lower; Zhongji Innolight and Eoptolink Fall Over 10%
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #17
    Face and Pedestrian Detection 3: C/C++ YOLOv8, YOLO11, and YOLO26 Implementation with Source Code and Real-Time Detection
    TechMachine translated
    6.4KSource metric
  2. #17
    [Artificial Intelligence Daily Selection] Glowing AI chip: The new route of multi-task learning I see
    TechMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
  3. #18
    [Deep Learning] Word Embedding Technology_From Word2Vec to Modern Embedding
    TechMachine translated
    6KSource metric
  4. #18
    LLM gateway: the most underestimated layer in AI applications
    TechMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    After spreading its wings, the tri-fold evolves again: HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Extraordinary Master in-depth experience review
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #17
    Nicholas Tse Named Brand Ambassador; Galaxy Battleship 700 Pre-Sale Starts at RMB 199,800, Promoting “Fearless Evolution”
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #18
    MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9600 Pro, Redefining Flagship Performance with Advanced AI and Powerful Cooling
    TechMachine translated
  4. #18
    This widely eaten fish has long been underestimated and treated as cheap fish, but it turns out to be rich in calcium and DHA. Give it a try.
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

7signals
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. #17
    MIIT tackles payment delays for SMEs
    BusinessMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #17
    Beijing’s highest reward for reporting major violations is 1 million
    OtherMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #18
    U.S. Demands Australia End Chinese Firm’s Port Lease
    BusinessMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #18
    Wang Hedi announces new film after controversy
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric