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October 17, 2026

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

13signals
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. #23
    A camel was rescued from a deep pit, displaying remarkable emotional stability
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  2. #25
    “Red Fruit” vs. “Green Bubble”: Which One Do You Like Watching?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  3. #26
    Everyone Was Pixelated at His Farewell Party
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
  4. #26
    NIO CEO William Li: The flying Tesla Roadster is incredibly impressive
    TechMachine translated
    5.5MSource 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. #23
    Five load-bearing wooden pillars at the Ming dynasty's Cai Hall were sawn through, and carved stone bases were pried away
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #24
    A design institute in Jiangsu is reportedly about to halt operations and close, disbanding its entire staff; netizens say, “The good times are over!”
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #24
    Unbeaten but winning only two frames! Wu Yize faces a tough opponent in his bid for world No. 1—could Shenzhen's predicament happen again?
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #25
    Jay Chou smiles and nods when introduced as a “renowned Chinese singer,” leaving the pan-green camp rattled

    Context: In Taiwan, the Green Camp generally refers to pro-independence political parties and their supporters.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
  5. #25
    Developer failed to pay more than 20 million yuan in taxes and fees, leaving residents unable to obtain property certificates after seven years
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #26
    A reality check: Two sentences ended a matchmaking meeting after the woman, remarried with a son, said she would not have more children after marriage; the man angrily accused her of seeking a tool rather than a partner
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

17signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    After Nine Years, I Feel Like a Different Person… | Beauty Chatroom
    CultureMachine translated
    779.5K playsSource metric
  2. #23
    Old Dai's Walkthrough and Commentary for Call of Duty 23: Modern Warfare 4 on Veteran Difficulty (Updated Through P3)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    280K playsSource metric
  3. #24
    Did She Really Become a Force to Be Reckoned With? This Might Be the Clearest Take on “Rain Love” Online!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    747.2K playsSource metric
  4. #25
    Why Did Ng Man-tat Still Act in The Wandering Earth for a 200,000 Fee? The Supporting Actor's All-or-Nothing Gamble! [Finale]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    609.7K playsSource metric
  5. #26
    The Demon Lord Descends! Before Absolute Power, All Checks and Balances and Every Trick Are Worthless!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    524.8K playsSource metric
  6. #26
    [Basketball Superstar] Lei Ying Ai's Full-Skill Brainstorm! Man! What can I say!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    313.8K playsSource metric
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. #23
    The 17th Hebei Provincial Games Open
    SocietyMachine translated
    8.1MSource metric
  2. #24
    Supernatural New Monster Roulette: The Immortal Thumb Ring Turns into the Holy Grail
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.1MSource metric
  3. #25
    Call Me by Fire 2026: Fifth Performance Stage

    Context: Call Me by Fire is a Chinese reality competition show featuring male performers.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    8MSource metric
  4. #26
    NIO's William Li Discusses Tesla's “Flying”
    TechMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Liu Dingshuo accuses Zhang Jike of relying on seniority for years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #23
    A Slightly Protruding Lower Abdomen Is Normal for Women
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  3. #24
    Late-Night Roast Lamb Ribs as a Treat for Myself
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #24
    Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui clash with Huang Zitao and Xu Yiyang
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  5. #25
    Torchbearer Sun Yingsha shifts back after standing off position

    Context: Sun Yingsha is a Chinese table tennis player.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    9.8MSource metric
  6. #25
    Wang Junkai Appears at the VALORANT All-Star Game

    Context: VALORANT is a team-based tactical shooter game developed by Riot Games.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    9.6MSource metric
  7. #26
    Li Bin: Tesla Rolls Over; We Don't
    TechMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    GPT-6.1 Speed Test: How Much More Does 8x Speed Cost?
    TechMachine translated
    3.6KSource metric
  2. #24
    Redis from Zero to One (11): Three Cache Attacks—Penetration, Breakdown, and Avalanche—with 3 Defense Implementations in Go

    Context: Redis is an open-source in-memory data store commonly used for caching.

    TechAI context · definition
    3.6KSource metric
  3. #25
    [Plain Language Large Model] [Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between Open- and Closed-Source Models: A Three-Dimensional Decision Framework] Fed Like Liquid Food
    TechMachine translated
    3.2KSource metric
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    Why Are More and More People Using Quarkus?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  2. #24
    I Caught Five Memory Leaks in Action; the Worst One Was 91 MB
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 171Source metric
  3. #24
    GitHub Daily Trends Briefing | 2026-10-15
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  4. #25
    Why Can't Browsers Load Extremely Large Images?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  5. #25
    One Person + AI, 58 Days: 258 Players in Week One, 10 This Week, and Zero Revenue
    BusinessMachine translated
    heat: 171Source metric
  6. #26
    Build Complex Digital Twin Scenes Without Writing a Single Line of Three.js Code

    Context: Three.js is a JavaScript library for creating and displaying 3D graphics in web browsers.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 135Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

7signals
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

14signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Yu Zheng hopes Bai Lu’s Chao Yu Jie can save long-form costume dramas
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    325.9KSource metric
  2. #23
    A 36-year-old woman suffers massive bleeding during her fourth C-section after five pregnancies
    SocietyMachine translated
    187.6KSource metric
  3. #24
    Running Man groupings reportedly revealed

    Context: Running Man is a television variety show franchise.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    317.8KSource metric
  4. #25
    Chairman responds after twins born to him and a woman could not be registered
    SocietyMachine translated
    253.5KSource metric
  5. #25
    Li Bin Responds to the Tesla Roadster Flying
    BusinessMachine translated
    187.1KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Why is RAM called “memory” instead of “temporary storage”?
    TechMachine translated
    880K heatSource metric
  2. #23
    What impressive foods have you tried recently?
    CultureMachine translated
    830K heatSource metric
  3. #24
    Why are many people now willing to keep money in bank accounts rather than spend it? If money is not spent, is it just a number?
    BusinessMachine translated
    800K heatSource metric
  4. #24
    The AFC president said Saudi Arabia’s 2027 Asian Cup could be postponed by a year if necessary. Could the situation improve by then?
    OtherMachine translated
    780K heatSource metric
  5. #25
    Are viewers satisfied with episode 196 of the animated series A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality?

    Context: Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality is a Chinese animated fantasy series adapted from a popular online novel.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    710K heatSource metric
  6. #25
    Is Tesla’s second-generation Roadster still a car? How advanced would the technologies it demonstrated be in the field of rocketry?
    TechMachine translated
    770K heatSource metric