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October 22, 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.

14signals
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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Grand Ceremony Held to Mark the 90th Anniversary of the Long March Victory

    Context: The Long March was the 1934–1935 strategic retreat undertaken by the Chinese Red Army.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    7.9MSource metric
  2. #1
    Continue the Long March in the New Era
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  3. #2
    Six Conditions Found During a Health Checkup That Basically Do Not Need Treatment
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #3
    People's Daily Comments on a Teacher Unreasonably Reported by Parents
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #3
    Wang Hong wins another award
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Unitree H2-X Arrives: Can Act as a “Bodyguard,” Block Knives, and Run for Up to 8 Hours
    TechMachine translated
    38.4KSource metric
  2. #1
    Chairman and General Manager of a New Central State-Owned Enterprise Appear
    BusinessMachine translated
    210KSource metric
  3. #2
    Yunnan Provincial Party Committee Secretary-General Changes
    OtherMachine translated
    86.2KSource 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. #1
    The Philippines Delivers Supplies to Its Illegally Grounded Ship at Ren'ai Reef; China Coast Guard Responds
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #1
    Starbucks China: Nationwide Purchase-Based Seating Policy to Begin October 22, With Friendly Communication Principles
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #2
    Official Notice on Woman Who Missed Ticket Check and Knelt Pleading: Train Had Stopped Checking Tickets, So She Was Not Allowed to Board Under the Rules
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #1
    Phantom Blade Zero Final Trailer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    468.6K playsSource metric
  2. #2
    Giving a 91-Year-Old Super Gamer Grandpa a Gaming Room Makeover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    309.9K playsSource metric
  3. #2
    Will It Break After 10,000 Folds? An In-Depth Review of the iPhone Duo
    TechMachine translated
    2.5M playsSource metric
  4. #3
    Renjian Yixiang Jihua: First Look at 22 Minutes of Gameplay | Interlude: Ifs and Unfulfilled Promises
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    What Does Live-Fire Training in the Southern Yellow Sea Mean?
    OtherMachine translated
    12MSource metric
  2. #1
    Taiwan Affairs Office responds to Zhang Linghe being denied entry for an exchange visit to Taiwan
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  3. #2
    AG Misses the Annual Finals Knockout Stage
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.7MSource metric
  4. #2
    Taiwanese entertainer Danson Tang sentenced in a military service case
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11MSource metric
  5. #3
    Survey of cultural relic resources along the Long March route largely completed

    Context: The Long March was the Chinese Communist Party's 1934–1935 military retreat.

    CultureAI context · definition
    10.9MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    Today Marks the 90th Anniversary of the Long March Victory

    Context: The Long March was the Chinese Communist forces’ strategic retreat during the Chinese Civil War from 1934 to 1935.

    OtherAI context · definition
    13.2MSource metric
  2. #1
    Taiwan Affairs Office Responds to the DPP Rejecting Zhang Linghe's Trip to Taiwan
    SocietyMachine translated
    13.3MSource 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
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #1
    How Can AI Agent Tool Calls Become More Reliable? A Spring AI and MCP Guide to Parameter Checks, Permission Checks, and Human Confirmation

    Context: MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is a standard for connecting AI applications with external tools and data.

    TechAI context · definition
    21KSource metric
  2. #2
    Hands-On Portainer Deployment on Jikongjian: Docker Socket, Port 9000, Container Management, and Fixed-Address Access

    Context: Jikongjian is a Chinese network-attached storage brand.

    TechAI context · definition
    14KSource metric
  3. #3
    Without a Real Machine, I Built Qiyuan Q1 a 'Fake Robot': A Walkthrough of Running the Official SDK Example
    TechMachine translated
    9.5KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    It Has Caused More Than 10,000 Deaths This Year—Could It Be Just One Step Away from You and Me?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #2
    BAIC Xingtan 5X Starts at a Presale Price of 139,900 Yuan, with Five Limited-Time Presale Perks Worth 30,000 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #3
    Hackers Broke into Supermarket Freezers and Set the Temperature to 50°C, Ruining Meat at More Than 100 Supermarkets
    TechMachine translated
ithome

IT Home

A fast-moving Chinese IT news site covering gadgets, software, telecom, and consumer technology.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Aito issued a statement on a vehicle accident in Shenmu, Yulin, Shaanxi: The vehicle was being manually driven, traveling at 139.1 km/h through the intersection.
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #2
    Shaanxi Shenmu Police Respond to Huawei AITO Car Fire: Single-Vehicle Accident; Driver Died
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #3
    12306 responds to a woman kneeling and pleading after missing ticket inspection: No exceptions or special passage after checks close

    Context: 12306 is China’s official railway ticketing platform.

    SocietyAI context · definition
sspai

SSPAI

A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #1
    Community Digest 162 | MUJI Cushions, ZTE Routers, and the Long-Holiday Gear Paiyou Members Left Gathering Dust
    SocietyMachine translated
    comments: 2 likes: 11Source metric
  2. #2
    Vitals: What's Slowing Down Your Mac? It's More Intuitive and Easier to Use Than Activity Monitor

    Context: Activity Monitor is macOS’s built-in tool for viewing running processes and resource usage.

    TechAI context · definition
    comments: 2 likes: 13Source 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.

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    In “Jia Jinchai,” Jun Dai Dies in Wei Rao’s Arms
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3MSource metric
  2. #1
    You Really Need to Be Careful About Boundaries When Interacting with a Female Coworker
    SocietyMachine translated
    920.2KSource metric
  3. #2
    Hongguo Short Dramas Is Cutting Down Its Own Cash Cow

    Context: Hongguo is a Chinese platform known for distributing short-form dramas.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    803.6KSource metric
  4. #2
    Shanghai Bridal Shop Suspected of Deleting Content About Zu Hai’s Haute Couture
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    856.2KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    If Heating Can Kill Germs, Why Are There Refrigerators but No Hot Boxes?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #2
    Which Ancient City Ruins Along the Silk Road Best Show Evidence of Cultural Exchange Between East and West?

    Context: The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

    CultureAI context · definition
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    Zhang Xue Publicly Asked How to Make Cafeteria Rice Taste Better; Many People Delivered Rice, but Zhang Said the Rice Was Not the Problem. What Technical Challenges Are Involved in Cooking Rice in a Cafeteria?
    SocietyMachine translated
    8M heatSource metric
  2. #1
    Nationwide rollout of cross-provincial mutual aid for individual medical-insurance accounts: What does it mean, and what benefits will it bring?
    SocietyMachine translated
    15.3M heatSource metric
  3. #2
    Fan Zhendong says that no matter the mindset, secretly taking photos remains inherently disrespectful. How should invasions of privacy in the name of love be viewed, and what does truly supporting athletes mean?
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.4M heatSource metric
  4. #2
    If Watermelon Flesh Is Red After a Watermelon Is Cut Open, What Color Is It Before It Is Cut?
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9M heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
2

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

  1. #1
    NEON
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #2
    Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: Nemesis

    Context: Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a classic wuxia novel by Jin Yong.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition