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October 27, 2026

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China News and Web Trends

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

13signals
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
    Understanding the deeper meaning of the Chinese character “Heng”
    CultureMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  2. #1
    Persistently Advancing Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance on the New Journey
    OtherMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  3. #2
    The County Party Secretary Thrown into the Water by Zhang Xue Gets a Major Result
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #2
    Dongpeng Beverage: All cooperation with Kylian Mbappé terminated
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #3
    Several companies cut ties with Mbappé
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #3
    Why Have Artificial Ancient Towns Collectively Gone Quiet?
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Leaders of 15 central Party inspection teams announced
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #1
    Chinese mahjong takes the United States by storm, selling for $400 yet still requiring buyers to compete for it

    Context: Mahjong is a tile-based game traditionally played by four people.

    CultureAI context · definition
  3. #2
    Wang Xingxing admits mistakes twice; Unitree surges by 110 billion
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

13signals
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
    The Origin of Life: How Did Earth Produce Its First Life-Form Four Billion Years Ago?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  2. #1
    Sneaking into Xiaomi for a food and fun binge! Taking on an AI racer—is this how big-tech programmers spend the holidays?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    325.7K playsSource metric
  3. #2
    A Thousand Mountains and Rivers, All Steeped in Chivalry! Jian Wang 3 Releases New Level-50 Version MV “Ten Thousand Mountains”

    Context: Jian Wang 3, also known as JX3, is a Chinese martial-arts-themed MMORPG.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    2.1M playsSource metric
  4. #3
    Uncut! A Thousand Words, Nothing to Say—Give Me Back My Sleep!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    301.1K 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
    Kimi Apologizes and Announces a Compensation Plan
    TechMachine translated
    12.1MSource metric
  2. #1
    A Scenic Area You Can Explore Without the Stress
    OtherMachine translated
    12.5MSource metric
  3. #2
    The Internet’s Most Inspiring Bougainvillea Has Gone Viral
    CultureMachine translated
    12.1MSource metric
  4. #3
    China’s Shipbuilding Industry Continues to Lead Globally
    BusinessMachine translated
    12MSource metric
  5. #3
    The Power Grid Spanning Mountains and Seas Is Becoming More Extensive
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.9MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    Surface rupture zone from magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet discovered for the first time
    SocietyMachine translated
    13.3MSource metric
  2. #1
    Multiple Brands End Partnerships with Mbappé
    BusinessMachine translated
    13.1MSource metric
  3. #2
    Germany's President Arrives in Anhui to Begin His Visit to China
    OtherMachine translated
    13MSource metric
  4. #3
    The Power Grid Spanning Mountains and Seas Is Becoming Increasingly Dense
    TechMachine translated
    12.9MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

14signals
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
    [AI Agents] A detailed hands-on guide to automating IT operations with Codex
    TechMachine translated
    34KSource metric
  2. #2
    Linux Networking: Why Networks Use Layers — From Protocols and OSI to TCP/IP
    TechMachine translated
    20KSource metric
  3. #3
    The 1,163-Point Implementation Roadmap for AI in Grade A Tertiary Hospitals, Part 2

    Context: A Grade III Level A hospital is China's highest tier of hospital accreditation.

    TechAI context · definition
    17KSource 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
    AI Predicts a Death List from Just One Face; Half Came True 90 Days Later
    TechMachine translated
  2. #2
    Outopia Beijing APM Store Opens, Establishing a Two-Store Presence in Prime Commercial Districts
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #3
    No Phones, No Singing Along—How Did This Show With “the Most Rules Ever” Get Hyped to a Sky-High Price of 40,000?
    EntertainmentMachine 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
    A netizen successfully flashed a OnePlus Ace 5 with “true” pure-blood HarmonyOS 6: the model displays as a Huawei Mate 80 Pro, with the GPU perfectly repaired
    TechMachine translated
  2. #1
    Starting at 5,499 yuan: Apple launches the iPad mini 8 with an 8.5-inch 60Hz OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 dust and water resistance
    TechMachine translated
  3. #2
    University teachers' salaries will be paid through digital yuan wallets as several universities in Jiangsu receive notices
    BusinessMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #1
    After PHP, Java Has Also Been Hit by a Major Security Vulnerability!
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 1.2KSource metric
  2. #2
    Finally, token freedom: AI costs fall to one-tenth
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 945Source metric
  3. #3
    A mini-program built by one person with AI officially broke even today
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 684Source 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.

16signals
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
    Dongpeng Beverage Ends Partnership with Kylian Mbappé
    BusinessMachine translated
    8.4MSource metric
  2. #1
    The county Party secretary, thrown into the water by Zhang Xue, gets a major result
    SocietyMachine translated
    449.4KSource metric
  3. #2
    Multiple Brands End Partnerships with Kylian Mbappé
    BusinessMachine translated
    8.1MSource metric
  4. #2
    Store a coat easily with two hangers
    SocietyMachine translated
    449.2KSource 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
    Why Didn’t Poor People in Ancient Times Move to the Seaside? With So Many Fish, Wouldn’t They Avoid Starvation?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #2
    Online Users Say “Cockroach Powder” Can Replace Protein Powder, While Sellers Emphasize “Wild Cockroaches”—Setting Taste Aside, Could It Be Safe and Effective?
    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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    Dongpeng and Mengniu Announce They Are Ending All Cooperation with Mbappé, Citing Zero Tolerance for Conduct That Harms National Sentiment
    BusinessMachine translated
    186.6M heatSource metric
  2. #1
    Lao Gan Ma denies claims it used AI to cut its workforce from 600 to 48. Can the brand regain consumer trust?
    BusinessMachine translated
    4M heatSource metric
  3. #2
    A parent asks in a group chat, "My child says they were moved to the back row. How have we offended you?" The homeroom teacher responds directly. What do you think?
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.8M heatSource metric
  4. #2
    Several Universities in Jiangsu Will Pay Salaries Using the Digital Yuan; How Does It Differ from Bank-Account Salary Payments?

    Context: The digital yuan is China’s central-bank digital currency.

    TechAI context · definition
    11.1M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
1

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    Gold Medal Agent 1996
    OtherMachine translated
    7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals