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October 25, 2026

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IT Home via UAPI · saved Oct 25, 2026, 2:41 PM CST

BYD releases more information about the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i: 2,290 kilometers of combined range and fuel consumption of 2.58 liters per 100 kilometers with a depleted battery.

Background: BYD is a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as batteries.

BYD
A Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, batteries and other technologies. Reference ↗
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Preserved ranking signals

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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #28
    Marriage Is a Game for the Strong, Not a Safe Haven for the Weak
    SocietyMachine translated
    185.2KSource metric
  2. #28
    The Honor of Kings Co-Creation Night lineup is absolutely stacked

    Context: Honor of Kings is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed by Tencent for mobile devices.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    247.1KSource metric
  3. #29
    2026 National Swimming Championships: 25 Meters
    OtherMachine translated
    184.1KSource metric
  4. #30
    Shenyang Mall Cleaner Goes Viral for His Good Looks
    SocietyMachine translated
    184KSource metric
  5. #30
    The brand responds after securing only 12 episodes of Xiao Zhan's advertising slots
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    198.3KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #28
    What Phenomena in Linguistics Are Similar to “Hajimi”?

    Context: “Hakimi” is a Chinese internet expression discussed for its sound and usage.

    CultureAI context · definition
  2. #28
    Nonsense · How to Complain Properly

    Context: “Roast” means to mock or criticize someone humorously.

    CultureAI context · definition
  3. #29
    What Successful Cases and Experience Does China Have in Controlling Invasive Alien Species?
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #29
    Why Do Computers Become Slower the Longer They Are Used? The Computer Science Behind It
    TechMachine translated
  5. #30
    Why Did Ancient China Have So Few Buildings as Tall and Grand as Modern European Stone Churches and Palaces?
    CultureMachine translated
  6. #30
    If Chinese People Dislike Mooncakes for Being High in Oil and Sugar, Why Not Export Them to the United States, Which Loves Sugar-and-Oil Combinations?
    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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #28
    Why does Argentina win relatively few Olympic gold medals yet is not considered a weak sporting nation?
    OtherMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  2. #28
    Why are fewer children in Shanghai able to speak Shanghainese?
    SocietyMachine translated
    950K heatSource metric
  3. #29
    Can you recommend some delicious noodle dishes?
    CultureMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  4. #29
    Microsoft announces a full shift to native development and an end to web wrappers. Can this solve Windows 11’s sluggishness and bloat?
    TechMachine translated
    940K heatSource metric
  5. #30
    Samsung Is Developing Robots That Work 24 Hours a Day and Are Performing Tasks Such as Moving Goods; If Robots Need No Rest, Would Manufacturing Cost Structures Change Completely?
    TechMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  6. #30
    How should the period drama Shang Gong Zhu, starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, be evaluated?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    830K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #28
    DeepSeek's New Model Is Free to Use—So Good, So Good, So Good; Start Using It Now

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company and model developer.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 126Source metric
  2. #28
    A Summary of AI's Side Effects on a Veteran Developer
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #29
    PHP's Most Serious Vulnerability in 10 Years Exposed; AI Found It in Just Two Days

    Context: PHP is a widely used open-source programming language for web development.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #29
    Some Implementations for Agents to Operate iPhones Without Relying on a Mac
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  5. #30
    Implementing RTL Language Support in an iOS App

    Context: RTL means right-to-left, a text direction used by languages such as Arabic and Hebrew.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #28
    Five Locksmiths Got Locked In
    OtherMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  2. #29
    Collective Merit Certificates Bear Witness to the Chinese People's Volunteers' Heroic Valor

    Context: The Chinese People’s Volunteers were China’s forces in the Korean War.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #30
    A Teacher in Tibet Was Injured While Escorting Students
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  4. #30
    The Close Bond Between the Military and the People

    Context: A Chinese expression describing the close relationship between the military and civilians.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #31
    The Japanese Drama VIVANT Accused of Smearing China
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
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. #29
    You Call This an Ordinary Rural Village?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    750.5K playsSource metric
  2. #29
    Are you looking for the internet's first full recording of a single round with nine African Hearts?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    346.4K playsSource metric
  3. #31
    [Early Release] The Nanny’s Family Hide in the Ventilation Ducts, Steal Food and Things, and Try to Take Over My Villa; I Pretend to Seal the Vents and Punish Them Through the Law!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5M 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. #29
    Nazha looks stunning in close-up
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  2. #29
    Xu Sheng switches to Red-Skin Lan and returns as a god

    Context: Lan is a character in the multiplayer game Honor of Kings.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #30
    Recommend Small-Town Good Remedies in a Single Video
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #31
    A quick imitation of Dilraba's new butterfly look
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

8signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
4

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

  1. #28
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #29
    Moonride
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #30
    Encounter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #31
    Scenery After the Rain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
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. #28
    No Airbags Deployed in a Xiaopeng X9 Crash; Dealership Says the Impact Was in the Wrong Spot
    TechMachine translated
  2. #29
    A Shanghai woman with an intellectual disability and a man 13 years younger married and divorced quickly; 1.3 million yuan was divided away
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #30
    Taiyuan Businessman Involved in Murder Case; Prosecutors Say Victim Died from a Self-Inflicted Knife Wound and Decline to Prosecute
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #30
    A boy fell to his death while his father was walking the dog; police declined to open a case, and the mother raises three questions
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #31
    Love Cannot Withstand Harsh Reality: At 65, Andy Lau Has Gray at His Temples, While His 60-Year-Old Partner Still Looks Beautiful
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #31
    Comeback and Upset Make for a Wild CBA Night: Guangdong Reaches the Top Three, Liaoning Falls to Sixth

    Context: The CBA is China's top professional men's basketball league.

    OtherAI context · definition
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. #28
    Doctor: Do not let kidney disease progress to uremia
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #29
    The Men’s Champion Emerges at the “Jima” Full Marathon
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #29
    The Only Photo of the Red Army's Youngest Corps Commander Released for the First Time
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #30
    Two Chinese Table Tennis Players Reach the Asian Championships Men’s Singles Semifinals
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #30
    Tang Bohu: Philippine Media Calls for a Boycott of Chinese Goods
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #31
    Media: The Seriousness of Medicine Must Not Be Undermined
    SocietyMachine translated
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. #29
    Wang Xiaohui's first film award
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  2. #29
    XPeng Is Still “Rounding Things Off”: Is Saying Sorry Really That Hard?
    TechMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  3. #30
    2025 marriage data for 31 provinces released
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  4. #31
    Woman sues restaurant after losing an 8,000-yuan ring while dining
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  5. #31
    Zhu Ting Wins the 27th Title of Her Career
    OtherMachine translated
    5MSource metric