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October 24, 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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    The Key to Victory as the Party and People's Army Advance Resolutely
    OtherMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  2. #1
    Understanding the winning strategy embodied by the Long March victory

    Context: The Long March refers to the 1934–1935 strategic retreat by the Chinese Communist Party's Red Army.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7.9MSource metric
  3. #2
    Viral Bead-Art Stores Face a Wave of Closures
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #2
    Who is responsible for repairing hundreds of thousands of “orphaned” new-energy vehicles?
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #3
    Hello Hitch Rides Involved in Sex-Related Activity
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #3
    Young people are abandoning canvas sneakers
    SocietyMachine 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
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    How Hard Are Local Governments Working to Get Young People Married?
    SocietyMachine translated
    48.9KSource metric
  2. #2
    Chair of European Parliament’s Trade Committee Revisits China-EU Trade Agreement: “We Need a More Comprehensive Deal; It Is Worth Revisiting.”
    BusinessMachine translated
    15.9KSource 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
    Father was walking the dog when his two-year-old child fell to his death from the family home; the mother’s report of “causing death through negligence” was not accepted for filing, and she says she will seek supervisory review
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #1
    Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Baqing, Nagqu, Tibet has killed 16 and injured 46
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #2
    Three questions about the AITO vehicle collision and fire in Shenmu: What was the speed at the moment of impact? Did AEB activate? Did the fire start too quickly?
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    "Would Da Feiyu make a good girlfriend?"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.4M playsSource metric
  2. #2
    Useful New Plant: Wild Dog Puff-shroom
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  3. #3
    What does sound through a cochlear implant actually sound like?
    TechMachine translated
    1.6M 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. #1
    A 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Has Left 16 Dead and 76 Injured
    SocietyMachine translated
    12.2MSource metric
  2. #2
    Red Leaves Cover One Part of the Qinling Mountains, While Snow Covers Another
    CultureMachine translated
    11.4MSource metric
  3. #3
    Tibet overcomes challenges to carry out earthquake rescue operations
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
  4. #3
    China's Innovation Index Grows 6.4%
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.8MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

16signals
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. #1
    AI Large Model Integration SDK: Binding ChatServer Routing Rules
    TechMachine translated
    28KSource metric
  2. #1
    [AI Foundation Model SDK Integration] An Introduction to Code Generation with Trae
    TechMachine translated
    24KSource metric
  3. #2
    A Blogger Open-Sources an AI Bookkeeping System: Understanding Full-Stack Project Design with Smart Ledger
    TechMachine translated
    21KSource metric
  4. #3
    Node.js Releases an Emergency Security Update: 10 Vulnerabilities and 8 Dangerous Certificates Blacklisted, with AI Repair Prompts

    Context: Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that lets developers run JavaScript outside web browsers.

    TechAI context · definition
    15KSource metric
  5. #3
    AI Said I Could Claim a 200,000 Yuan Subsidy, but the Official Documents Left Only 60,000: I Built a Subsidy Radar with WorkBuddy and TextIn xParse
    TechMachine translated
    19KSource 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
    From Biosensors to AI Health Insights, Youhong Medical Showcases New Smart Wearable Technology Applications at CMEF

    Context: CMEF is a major medical equipment trade fair in China.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #2
    New Trends in Smart Cockpit Health: AAC Technologies' Spatial Haptic Seat Solution Accelerates Deployment
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #3
    Epson Launches Four True 4K Home Cinema Laser Projectors with Upgraded AI Image Quality and Smart Connectivity
    TechMachine translated
ithome

IT Home

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Huawei’s Wide Foldable Phone Shipments Surpass 3.21 Million Units; Reports Say iPhone Duo Preorders Reached Six Days, While Pura X Max Sales Rose 38% Month on Month
    TechMachine translated
  2. #1
    Blogger “Racing Frappuccino” Apologizes to Stelato S800 After Disparaging and Mocking It
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #2
    The matte film on the inner screen of the Apple iPhone Duo can be peeled off by hand, instantly turning it glossy—but beware losing 7,998 yuan
    TechMachine translated
  4. #2
    Apple Reportedly Stations China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom Staff at Apple Stores Nationwide to Process eSIMs for iPhone Duo Pickup Customers
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
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
    Young People Are Abandoning Canvas Sneakers
    CultureMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  2. #1
    Only daughter inherits 200 million in assets, then faces divorce property division a year later
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.5MSource metric
  3. #2
    GEN vs. iG
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5MSource metric
  4. #2
    Zhang Jiaqi Criticized Over “Disliking This Athlete Most Because They Are Too High-Profile”
    OtherMachine translated
    816.7KSource 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
    Breaking and Building: What Core Technical Challenges Does the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Face in Restoration as a “Millennium-Old Patient”?

    Context: The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is a historic wooden pagoda in Shanxi, China.

    CultureAI context · definition
  2. #2
    Why Do Some Characters in Bronze Inscription Transcriptions No Longer Exist Today?
    CultureMachine translated
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
    How should we assess Mo Da's “Rising Sun Flag incident”? The expulsion document for the student involved has been issued, but privacy laws may mean it will not be made public.
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.4M heatSource metric
  2. #1
    On the First Day of the S16 World Championship Swiss Stage, LPL Teams Lose All Four Matches, Setting the League's Worst Opening Record—How Should Their Performance Be Assessed?
    OtherMachine translated
    18M heatSource metric
  3. #2
    Kimi K3.1 Pro Officially Released: How Should the New Model Be Assessed, and What Highlights Deserve Attention?
    TechMachine translated
    17.2M heatSource metric
  4. #2
    The former “Dead Yet?” app costs up to 199 yuan per year and is being purchased by the government for free use by older people living alone. Is the fee high, and is government procurement necessary?
    TechMachine translated
    4.8M 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
    Baby's Horizon
    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