Night Read | Tourists Can Pay 388 Yuan to Shoot a Short Drama as Hengdian Finds Another New Gig
Background: Hengdian is a major Chinese film and television production hub.
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October 17, 2026
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11 Points in Her Overseas Debut! Wang Siyu’s New WCBA Team Revealed After Leaving Sichuan; She Won’t Return to Shandong
Background: The WCBA is China’s professional women’s basketball league.
Read original on NetEase News via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportWoman stung by hornets 180 times while doing via ferrata, briefly losing consciousness in midair
Background: A via ferrata is a protected climbing route equipped with fixed cables and metal steps.
Read original on NetEase News via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportDid You Know These Iconic Scenes in The Story of Minglan Were Improvised on the Spot?
Background: The Story of Minglan is a Chinese television drama.
Read original on Weibo Hot Search via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportChinese Student Abroad Apologizes for Wearing the Rising Sun Flag
Background: The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese military symbol associated with Japan’s wartime history.
Read original on Weibo Hot Search via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportAfter Getting Into a 211 University, They Quit to Work at a Coffee Shop
Background: The 211 Project is a Chinese initiative designating leading universities for enhanced development and funding.
Read original on Weibo Hot Search via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportNetizen Demonstrates a Tesla Roadster “Sticking” to the Road
Background: The Tesla Roadster is Tesla’s electric sports car.
Read original on Weibo Hot Search via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportKeep Running
Background: Keep Running is a Chinese reality variety show.
Read original on Weibo Hot Search via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportMultiple Metrics Hit Record Highs at the 9th China International Import Expo
Background: The China International Import Expo is an annual trade fair held in Shanghai.
Read original on Toutiao via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportHongyuan Morning Brief: Du Feng Regrets Du Runwang's Departure, Hu Mingxuan Is the CBA's No. 1, and the Whole Team Dines While Watching the Season Opener
Background: The CBA is China's top professional basketball league.
Read original on NetEase News via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportSee the New “Long March” of China’s Major Industrial Projects
Background: “Major national equipment” refers to strategically important large-scale technologies and infrastructure.
Read original on Kuaishou via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportBlack Cat Sheriff, Black Cat Sheriff, Meow Meow Meow
Background: Black Cat Sheriff is a classic Chinese animated series and its title character.
Read original on Kuaishou via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportOne Piece Chapter 1196 Explained in Full! I Love Myself Most in the World! Sanji Overcomes His “Biggest Weakness”!
Background: One Piece is a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.
Read original on Bilibili via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportWhoa, Is Call of Duty Really Going This Big with Its Extraction Shooter This Time?
Background: Call of Duty is a video game franchise published by Activision.
Read original on Bilibili via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportA Childhood Nightmare That Took the Internet by Storm 20 Years Ago! A 100,000-Character Deep Dive into Higurashi When They Cry, Part 1
Background: Higurashi When They Cry is a Japanese horror visual novel and anime franchise.
Read original on Bilibili via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportSi Feng Version • Hailu World Tour [AI Music Video Contest]
Background: An AI music video competition featuring fan created videos.
Read original on Bilibili via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportLying Flat Is Not Giving Up
Background: In China, “lying flat” describes rejecting intense competition and pursuing a low pressure lifestyle.
Read original on Bilibili via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportStarting at RMB 15,999, Be Ready at 8 p.m. to Grab Apple’s iPhone Duo on JD.com With 12 Interest-Free Installments and Subsidies of Up to RMB 700
Background: JD.com is a major Chinese e-commerce platform.
Read original on IT Home via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportJD.com Group: We Will Firmly Protect Employees’ Lawful Rights and Interests and Report to Relevant Authorities; We Firmly Oppose Certain Platforms Manipulating Public Opinion
Background: JD.com is a major Chinese e-commerce company.
Read original on IT Home via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly reportDouyin: With approval from relevant authorities, Three Sheep may close its original account, register a new account, publish content, and resume operations
- Douyin
- A short-video platform serving mainland China, operated by ByteDance. Reference ↗
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20signalsChinese Social Media Trends
Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.
weibo
5Weibo Hot Search
A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.
About this platformChinese source / Sign-in may be required
- #9238.8KSource metric
- #9Netizen Demonstrates a Tesla Roadster “Sticking” to the Road
Context: The Tesla Roadster is Tesla’s electric sports car.
326.6KSource metric - #10After Getting Into a 211 University, They Quit to Work at a Coffee Shop
Context: The 211 Project is a Chinese initiative designating leading universities for enhanced development and funding.
326.6KSource metric - #11326.5KSource metric
- #11195.6KSource metric
xiaohongshu
3Xiaohongshu
A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.
About this platformChinese source / Sign-in may be required
- #97.3MSource metric
- #10Steamed Creamy Popcorn Buns
Context: Mantou is a Chinese steamed bun.
7.2MSource metric - #117MSource metric
zhihu-daily
3Zhihu Daily
A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #9
- #10
- #11
zhihu
6Zhihu Hot List
A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.
About this platformChinese source / Sign-in may be required
- #91.8M heatSource metric
- #92.6M heatSource metric
- #102.4M heatSource metric
- #101.7M heatSource metric
- #11How should we view overseas researchers exposing an AI agent running on Tencent Cloud that allegedly used a leaked key to bypass anti-bot measures while querying Amap?
Context: Amap is a Chinese digital mapping and navigation service.
2.3M heatSource metric - #11TES top laner zuian failed his third U.S. visa interview and is essentially unlikely to make the Swiss Stage. What impact could this have on the team’s strength?
Context: The Swiss Stage is a tournament format in which teams are matched against opponents with similar records until they reach a qualification threshold.
1.6M heatSource metric
douban-movie
1Douban Movies
China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #106.7Rating
hupu
2Hupu
A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10950.2KSource metric
- #11887.5KSource metric
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15signalsChina News and Web Trends
Search, portal, internet-native news, and creator-media trend lists from China's public web.
baidu
3Baidu 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 platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10Couple Bought Two Rolex Watches Without Choosing or Trying Them On; Store Clerk Called Police
Context: Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker.
7MSource metric - #11This Is What “Buying Osmanthus Flowers and Sharing Wine on the Journey” Really Means
Context: A line from a classical Chinese poem expressing nostalgia for youthful travels and shared wine.
7MSource metric - #12Luoyang Debunks Rumor That the Imperial Jade Seal Was Unearthed
Context: The Heirloom Seal of the Realm is a legendary imperial seal traditionally associated with China’s emperors.
6.9MSource metric
netease-news
3NetEase News
A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10
- #10
- #11
tencent-news
3Tencent News
Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10404.5KSource metric
- #114.3KSource metric
- #11ChangXin Storage Reveals Its Hand, Sparking Fear in Overseas Capital Markets
Context: ChangXin Memory Technologies is a Chinese memory-chip manufacturer.
313.1KSource metric
thepaper
3The Paper
An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10
- #10A Guizhou Man Holds a Baby's 100-Day Celebration Upstairs and a Wedding Banquet Downstairs; Lawyer Explains the Threshold for Bigamy: Living Together Does Not Equal Using Married-Couple Status
Context: A 100-day banquet is a Chinese celebration held when a baby reaches 100 days old.
- #11
toutiao
3Toutiao
ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10
- #11Did Luoyang Museum Close Because the Imperial Jade Seal Was Unearthed? False
Context: The Heirloom Seal of the Realm is a legendary imperial seal associated with China's ancient dynasties.
- #11
Category
13signalsChinese Tech and AI Trends
Developer communities, tech media, product sites, AI discussion, and IT boards from China's internet.
csdn
4CSDN
One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.
About this platformChinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in
- #108.3KSource metric
- #106.3KSource metric
- #116.1KSource metric
- #126.1KSource metric
guokr
2Guokr
A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10
- #11I Hate the Word “Grind”: You Can Scrub Dishes and Shoes, but Don’t Grind Through Practice QuestionsFull Brief
Context: Shua ti means repeatedly practicing exam questions.
ithome
2IT Home
A fast-moving Chinese IT news site covering gadgets, software, telecom, and consumer technology.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #10
- #11JD.com Group: We Will Firmly Protect Employees’ Lawful Rights and Interests and Report to Relevant Authorities; We Firmly Oppose Certain Platforms Manipulating Public Opinion
Context: JD.com is a major Chinese e-commerce company.
juejin
3Juejin
A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.
About this platformChinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in
- #10I Made Gemini 4 the Executive and DeepSeek the Employee, Then Started a Software Company (Day 1)
Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.
heat: 387Source metric - #10heat: 261Source metric
- #11heat: 243Source metric
sspai
2SSPAI
A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.
About this platformChinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in
- #10Community Digest 161 | Xiaomi Watch S5, an EVA collaboration perfume, and heated device-upgrade discussions
Context: EVA refers to Neon Genesis Evangelion, a Japanese anime franchise.
comments: 2 likes: 12Source metric - #10comments: 18 likes: 21Source metric
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8signalsChinese Video Platform Trends
Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.
kuaishou
3Kuaishou
A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.
About this platformChinese source / Sign-in may be required
- #1032nd-generation direct female descendant of Genghis Khan dies
Context: Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire.
10.4MSource metric - #11The claim that tickets can be booked to fish along the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is false
Context: The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from southern to northern China.
10.3MSource metric - #1110MSource metric
bilibili
2Bilibili
China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.
About this platformChinese source / Guest reading usually available
- #11"That Instant-Kill on the Immortal Left Liu Xiaolingtong Completely Stunned!"
Context: Liu Xiaolingtong is a Chinese actor best known for playing Sun Wukong in the television series Journey to the West.
4.1M playsSource metric - #12752.3K playsSource metric
douyin
3Douyin
China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.
About this platformChinese source / Sign-in may be required
- #119.2MSource metric
- #129.2MSource metric
- #128.1MSource metric
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4signalsChinese Music Trends
Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.
netease-music
2NetEase Cloud Music
A music streaming platform famous for playlists, comments, and youth music culture.
About this platformChinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in
- #10
- #11
qq-music
2QQ Music
Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.
About this platformChinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in
- #10
- #11