Daily archive

September 17, 2026

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

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.

12signals
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. #19
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #19
    What did Zhao Jiaju eat during the race?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #20
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #21
    7.8MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #19
    10MSource metric
  2. #19
    10MSource metric
  3. #20
    10MSource metric
  4. #20
    Chinese sports delegation arrives in Nagoya
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #21
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #21
    Bai Xiaobai Chongqing concert schedule
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
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. #19
    5.2KSource metric
  2. #19
    5KSource metric
  3. #20
    4.8KSource metric
  4. #21
    4.8KSource 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. #19
  2. #19
  3. #20
  4. #20
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #19
    heat: 225Source metric
  2. #20
    heat: 180Source metric
  3. #21
    heat: 216Source 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.

9signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    449.3KSource metric
  2. #20
    443KSource metric
  3. #21
    346KSource metric
  4. #21
    LPL Qualifier Predictions
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    429.3KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    Yu Liang is restricted from high consumption
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #19
  3. #20
  4. #20
  5. #21
  6. #21
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. #19
    312.7KSource metric
  2. #19
    43.1KSource metric
  3. #20
    110KSource metric
  4. #20
    336.6KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
  2. #20
  3. #20
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. #19
  2. #19
  3. #20
  4. #20
  5. #21
  6. #21
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. #20
    Hunan Airlines power bank catches fire
    OtherMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  2. #20
    Apple, Samsung, Google were investigated
    OtherMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  3. #21
    "Island Comfort Diary" is a great event
    OtherMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  4. #21
    6MSource 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. #19
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #20
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #21
    Encounter
    EntertainmentMachine translated