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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.

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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. #22
    CITIC Securities: Stable Core Business + Emerging AI Revenue Signal a Valuation Recovery Opportunity for U.S. Application Software

    Context: CITIC Securities is a major Chinese investment bank and securities firm.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #24
    Automakers’ Own-Brand Batteries Are Increasingly Going Into Vehicles, Not Just Competing With CATL

    Context: CATL is a major Chinese battery manufacturer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  3. #25
    Proprietary High-Performance Distributed Solution: Xinxiao Technology Cuts Chip Power Sign-Off Cycles from Weeks to Days | Underwater Project
    TechMachine translated
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. #22
    I spent 3 days catching a ghost bug, the murderer was hidden on the 4th floor
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 207Source metric
  2. #23
    The whole network is testing Pelican. I used DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash to run a real development task for 50+ hours and consumed more than 5000MTokens.

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 207Source metric
  3. #24
    The ultimate procrastination tool: code while binge-watching shows, so no slacking time goes to waste!
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 198Source metric
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    Advanced Redis: Transactions, WATCH Optimistic Locking, and Use Cases
    TechMachine translated
    4.6KSource metric
  2. #24
    What should I do if my computer suddenly has a blue screen? 2026 Mainstream Remote Tools Hengtest: Which one is suitable for emergency computer repair?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8KSource metric
  3. #24
    What really consumes people every day is not the big projects, but the little things that waste time.
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9KSource metric
  4. #25
    Linux System Part 34 - Signals (6): What should I do if the signal comes again during signal processing? - sigaction, sa_mask, reentrant functions and volatile
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8KSource metric
  5. #25
    Remote control self-built comparison and actual test: How to choose ToDesk, RustDesk+frp, TightVNC+frp
    OtherMachine translated
    3.6KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

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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. #22
    Li Xiaolu rapper Zhao Tao
    OtherMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  2. #22
    Will the new bean bag phone become an industry disruptor?
    TechMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  3. #23
    Zhao Jiaju: Life is worse than death, running ultra-long distance for the last time
    OtherMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  4. #23
    23-year-old girl nearly died suddenly after taking birth control pills for half a year
    OtherMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  5. #24
    Woman filmed the process of a rice bug emerging from a grain of rice
    OtherMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  6. #24
    It takes 3 hours to commute between the national table tennis station and the Asian Games venue.
    OtherMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  7. #25
    The sun officially becomes China’s largest “power source”
    OtherMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  8. #25
    The farewell ceremony for Jing Yidan’s body was held
    OtherMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
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. #22
    Who is stronger, Britain or Jiangsu? The UK has 67 million people and has a GDP of 3.3 trillion. How much can Jiangsu’s 85 million people have?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #22
    Rescued worker trapped in mudslide in Nepal for 11 days returns to Henan, father and son embrace each other tightly
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #23
    Returning to the Asian Games after 12 years, the Chinese women’s cricket team failed to compete and was sentenced to defeat
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #23
    Beijing is foggy this morning and clouds are increasing during the day. Tomorrow it may be the first rain after autumn.
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #24
    Chen Jining met with Alibaba Group co-founder Joe Tsai and other members of the Asian Business Leaders Association
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #24
    A 36-year-old beauty with a sense of superiority is looking for a handsome and rich man. She is criticized: My dad is rich and suitable for you.
    OtherMachine 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. #22
    320,000 Lantu’s new car had frequent breakdowns within ten days
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #22
    Nepal landslide disaster kills 1,409 people
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #23
    Luxurious limited edition iPhone 18 Pro starts at 51,000
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #23
    All Gao City Cabinet members submitted their resignations
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #24
    Man makes homemade tool to rescue drowning dog
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #24
    Trump says U.S. interest rates should be lowered to 1% or lower
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

18signals
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. #22
    short uncle
    OtherMachine translated
    221.5K playsSource metric
  2. #23
    "Your dad takes you to remember the bitter and sweet things"
    OtherMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  3. #24
    [Princess Xiaomanxiangxiang] The latest video is coming, come and take a look!
    OtherMachine translated
    507.2K playsSource metric
  4. #25
    Terrible, Terrible Content
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.2M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    Witnessed the Asian Games men's soccer debut comeback live
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #22
    The tea soup is too painful
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #23
    Tan Songyun, Liu Xueyi, my official wife is having dinner
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #24
    The first piece of ancient music Feng Hua Lu praises the divine nature
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    Naruto mobile game Basketball Sasuke first revealed
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #25
    Show me my newly learned sidestepping steps
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    Justice Ministry Rolls Out 24/7 Legal Services
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #22
    Lalamove induces 60-year-old woman to drive
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #23
    Fatal misunderstandings about electric bicycle fires
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #23
    Review of video evidence of Japan’s atrocities against China
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #24
    Naruto Mobile's Secret Treasure Chest Returns
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #24
    World Park’s free ticket policy extended to the end of the year
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  7. #25
    The Chinese men's basketball team will face the Japanese men's basketball team in the semifinals
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  8. #25
    France heat wave kills nearly 8,000 people
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
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Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

8signals
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. #22
    Chalmers on Bosh: Sacrificed His Playing Style to Win Titles with James and Wade
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    421.2KSource metric
  2. #23
    Asian Games: China men's basketball team finishes group stage 3-0
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    383.6KSource metric
  3. #24
    Durant prefers to stay with the Rockets and does not want to change teams again
    OtherMachine translated
    358KSource metric
  4. #25
    My League of Legends Esports GOAT
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    328.3KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #22
    Why didn’t naturally addictive plants become top-tier spices in ancient times, before the concept of drugs existed?
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #23
    If I run while shining a flashlight forward, does the beam travel faster than light relative to the ground?
    TechMachine translated
  3. #24
    What obscure ancient writing systems exist in the world?
    CultureMachine translated
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

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