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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.

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Preserved ranking signals

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Chinese Social Media Trends

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

19signals
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. #10
    More Than 3.3 Million People Apply for China’s National Civil Service Examination
    SocietyMachine translated
    197KSource metric
  2. #10
    S16 Swiss Stage 1-1 Group of Death Revealed
    OtherMachine translated
    417.4KSource metric
  3. #11
    Reportedly, Liu Xueyi and Zhang Yuxi Nearly Got Married
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    196.1KSource metric
  4. #11
    Mao Buyi’s Wedding Speech Sparks Controversy Among Netizens
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    408.8KSource metric
  5. #12
    Was Dilraba’s Butterfly Flying Away a Coincidence?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195.7KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    If a Ground Inclination Is Too Slight for People to Feel, Could a Building Be Built Without Stairs or an Obvious Slope Between the First and Second Floors?
    TechMachine translated
  2. #11
    Where Did Ancient Scholars Who Failed the Exams End Up, and Which Unsuccessful Candidates Had a Major Impact on History?

    Context: The imperial examinations were China’s historic civil service examinations for selecting government officials.

    CultureAI context · definition
  3. #12
    Could Increasing Rainfall in Northern China Affect the Preservation of Ancient Buildings?
    SocietyMachine 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. #10
    76 years later, what significance does the Korean War have for China today? How does the war's historical legacy continue to affect us?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  2. #10
    A Nine-Year-Old Child Opened a Car Door, Killing a Passing Pedestrian; the Driver Received a 10-Month Sentence Suspended for One Year. The Passenger Opened the Door—Why Was the Driver Sentenced? What Lessons Can Be Learned?
    SocietyMachine translated
    820K heatSource metric
  3. #11
    The United States has released a new batch of UFO files. One object could hover silently and fly 2.4 kilometers in 3 seconds. What other information deserves attention?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  4. #11
    The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the establishment of Citibank Securities (China) Co., Ltd. What impact will this have on China's securities industry?
    BusinessMachine translated
    810K heatSource metric
  5. #12
    Did Mao Buyi’s speech at a female friend’s wedding cross a line? Why did “marriage means less and less” spark debate?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    810K heatSource metric
  6. #12
    Sri Lanka Experienced a Six-Hour Nationwide Blackout—How Could Excess Solar Power Cause the Grid to Collapse?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
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China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #11
    Major A-share index adjustment takes effect tomorrow
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  2. #11
    Rural fuse bead shop goes viral as a company sends 442 jin of beads
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  3. #12
    The “triangle of life” is not a reliable way to seek shelter during earthquakes
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  4. #12
    Claim that torrential rain turned streets into a sea in Jinzhou, Liaoning, is a rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  5. #13
    The root cause of Cao Cao’s head ailment has been found
    CultureMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
1

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Yu Donglai Visits the British Museum in London and Shares Photos of Its Collections on His Personal Account; Several Chinese Tourists Encounter Him: He Was Easygoing and Took Group Photos with Everyone

    Context: The British Museum is a major museum in London with collections spanning human history and cultures.

    CultureAI context · definition
    33.6KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Targets for the 20th Central Committee's eighth inspection round announced
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #11
    In Brief | Xpeng is still “spinning”; is saying sorry really so difficult?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #12
    Interview | Feitian Award-winning director Liu Jiacheng: “I want to keep working for another ten years, putting down roots in everyday life to portray the human experience”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #12
    Still no win! Chengdu lose 0-1 to Dalian; Chinese Super League title to be decided in final round
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    The Philippine defense chief threatens China with talk of an “act of war”
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #11
    The bride and groom respond to Mao Buyi’s speech at their wedding
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #12
    Has the Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine Disappeared? Here’s the Truth
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #12
    The “life triangle” is unreliable for earthquake protection
    SocietyMachine translated
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    Woman attends a job interview, then inexplicably finds six bottles of Moutai, a Huawei phone, and more ordered under her name

    Context: Moutai is a major Chinese baijiu brand, while Huawei is a Chinese technology company.

    SocietyAI context · definition
  2. #12
    Unexpected! Wang Hao officially announces his withdrawal and speaks out; the Table Tennis Association approves the decision
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
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. #11
    Miss Malfoy, May I Ask You to Dance? | PV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    638.3K playsSource metric
  2. #12
    New Character: Big Fat Fish
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    752.7K playsSource metric
  3. #13
    Why are we increasingly afraid of becoming "Jiahao"?
    SocietyMachine translated
    956.9K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #11
    Trees Speak China
    CultureMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #11
    How Credible Is the Rumor That the Magnetic Poles Are About to Reverse?
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  3. #12
    Chinese Super League: Beijing Guoan Comes Back to Beat Henan 4:3
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #12
    BLG Defeats T1AW
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  5. #13
    Wuhan Three Towns Relegated Early
    OtherMachine translated
    8.8MSource metric
  6. #13
    All Flu Vaccines Are Trivalent, Not Downgraded
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #11
    The Claim That Heating Fees Can Be Discounted Through Third Party Payments Is a Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.6MSource metric
  2. #12
    Targets of the Eighth Round of the 20th Central Inspections Announced
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
  3. #12
    Commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers Entering the Korean War
    OtherMachine translated
    11.5MSource 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. #11
    Flowable Status Notification Design: Use Local Events in Monoliths, but How Should Microservices Write Back Business Status?
    TechMachine translated
    12KSource metric
  2. #12
    Did Another Month-End Report Bring the Database to Its Knees? Exploring KES Column Storage and Its Real Capabilities

    Context: KES is a database product from China's Kingbase.

    TechAI context · definition
    11KSource metric
  3. #13
    What Is GEO? Why Is It More Important Than SEO in the AI Era? An In-Depth Experience with Moyan GEO Detection

    Context: GEO usually means Generative Engine Optimization, the practice of improving content visibility in AI-generated search answers.

    TechAI context · definition
    11KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Geely Ranked First in CAM's Global Pure Electric Technology Innovation Ranking, Ahead of 34 Major Automakers Including Mercedes Benz and Tesla
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #12
    Roewe Jiayue 07 Officially Launches with Doubao Cockpit Assistant, Limited Time Prices Starting at 119,800 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
ithome

IT Home

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Xiaomi 18 Fold officially announced as compatible with entertainment, work, and other apps; netizens comment, “Finally, the best publicity period”
    TechMachine translated
  2. #12
    Nike apologizes for “abnormal messages” from its WeChat customer service account; police have opened an investigation
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
netease-music

NetEase Cloud Music

A music streaming platform famous for playlists, comments, and youth music culture.

About this platform
2

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

  1. #11
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #12
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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. #11
    Always Online
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #12
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated