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October 30, 2026

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Preserved ranking signals

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China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
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
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #27
    Shuanghui urgently needs another ham sausage
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.4MSource metric
  2. #27
    Full sugar, half sugar, low sugar, no sugar: Sweetness menus are getting longer
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.4MSource metric
  3. #28
    Viper: BLG might as well not communicate
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric
  4. #28
    Can spotted eggs still be eaten?
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric
  5. #29
    Gao Xiumin’s image printed on ritual offerings; local authorities will investigate
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  6. #29
    “Donnie Yen” in Phantom Blade Zero is too hard to beat
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  7. #30
    The intimidating sight of J-16s and J-20s flying extremely close together
    OtherMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  8. #30
    Bin calls for a fist bump with 369
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #27
    Why Is Robot-Assisted Elder Care a Pipe Dream?
    TechMachine translated
  2. #28
    Media reports said multiple KJ-3000 aircraft may have appeared near a manufacturing plant; the Ministry of National Defense responded
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #28
    Woman leaves the marriage with nothing, then finds 2.02 million yuan transferred to her ex-husband’s mistress on his phone
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #29
    A family of three in a tricycle encountered strong winds, went over a guardrail and fell into the water; the mother and daughter drowned, relatives speak out
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #29
    Toyota announces Camry will remain on sale from October 20; top trim priced at 259,800 yuan
    BusinessMachine 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. #27
    Hangzhou Young Athlete Zhang Xinran Runs 100 Meters in 11.83 Seconds
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #28
    Doctor Says Loving to Eat May Be a Matter of Body Type
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #28
    Defense Ministry: The Taiwan Issue Is China's Own Affair
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #29
    BYD Fangchengbao Titanium 7 Sales Reach 300,000 Units

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

    BusinessAI context · definition
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #27
    Let’s Make Eight-Delicacy Seafood Lo Fan! A Gooey One-Pot Seafood Feast with Scallion-Oil Sea Worms—So Crunchy
    CultureMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  2. #28
    What Is the Blue Fat Fish Meme? [Meme Guide]
    CultureMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  3. #29
    Welcome Zhang Weili! This Is What Life as a World Champion Fighter Is Like! (Weili Signed Many Autographs That Day ✍️)
    OtherMachine translated
    693K playsSource metric
  4. #30
    Punishing: Gray Raven — “Light Cast Across the Universe” New Outfit

    Context: Punishing: Gray Raven is an action role-playing game developed by Chinese studio Kuro Games.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    392.1K playsSource metric
  5. #30
    The Drink-Cola-Without-Burping Mini-Game
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M 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. #27
    Taking on Phantom Blade Zero's Highest Difficulty Using Only His Mouth
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #28
    Yi Mengling posts a farewell to Wen Xiaoxiao
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #29
    Just Like That, You Burst Into My Heart
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #29
    Hard physical work has upheld Mr. Qin's dignity
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #30
    Short dramas paint a panorama of ordinary people's lives
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
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. #27
    Many Users Say Apple's Foldable Phone Screen Has Been Damaged
    TechMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #28
    The Central Organization Department Removes Those Disloyal to the Party
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  3. #29
    German president awarded honorary professorship by Peking University
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #29
    Liu Xiaolingtong Returns to Taiyuan's Jinci Temple

    Context: Liu Xiaolingtong is a Chinese actor best known for playing the Monkey King in the television series Journey to the West.

    CultureAI context · definition
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #30
    77-year-old cemetery keeper cries in Ruijin
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource 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. #27
    Tencent Buddy One Is Here, Connecting WorkBuddy with the Full Office Suite in One Click (Tutorial Included)
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  2. #28
    The Original Photo You Post May Reveal Your Home Address—A Look at Image EXIF Privacy
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #29
    An iPhone User Sent Me a HEIC Image, and My Front End Crashed
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  4. #29
    One knowledge base, four chunking methods and three retrieval methods: pure keywords scored 13 points higher than pure vectors
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  5. #30
    Epic Reveals: Claude and Codex Are Writing UE6 Code, and AI Has Swept Away Bugs Left Unfixed for a Decade

    Context: Claude and Codex are AI coding assistants.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 144Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

6signals
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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #27
    Hongguo Turns Red
    OtherMachine translated
    356.2KSource metric
  2. #27
    Women's Pants With Extra-Long Crotches Are Made Into Drop-Crotch Pants
    CultureMachine translated
    111.5KSource metric
  3. #28
    The CPC Central Committee holds a press conference
    OtherMachine translated
    355.1KSource metric
  4. #29
    The unorthodox version of Taobao search terms
    OtherMachine translated
    354.1KSource metric
  5. #29
    Liang Jingkun Sends a Message to Simon Gauzy from Afar
    OtherMachine translated
    108.2KSource 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. #27
    Could Increasing Rainfall in Northern China Affect the Preservation of Ancient Buildings?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #27
    What Are Some Fascinating Archaeological Events?
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #28
    Beyond Emperors and Ministers, What Moving Lives Are Hidden in Ordinary People's Ancient Epitaphs?

    Context: An epitaph is an inscription commemorating a deceased person, often placed on a tomb or monument.

    CultureAI context · definition
  4. #28
    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
  5. #29
    Nonsense · How to Complain Properly
    CultureMachine translated
  6. #29
    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
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. #27
    Does Wang Manyu have a chance to compete in the women’s singles at the Los Angeles Olympics?
    OtherMachine translated
    850K heatSource metric
  2. #27
    How should we assess the Portland Trail Blazers’ official exercise of Yang Hansen’s $4.86 million team option for the 2027–28 season?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  3. #28
    Which historical figures do you think have been misunderstood or underrated, and why?
    CultureMachine translated
    830K heatSource metric
  4. #28
    An expressway electronic sign said the emergency lane was available, but a driver was still fined after using it. What do you make of traffic police in both places saying the road section was outside their jurisdiction? What other details deserve attention?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  5. #29
    In family education, what differences are there between more educated parents and less educated parents in raising children?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  6. #29
    Why could Jia Mu fall out with her own son over a maid?

    Context: Jia Mu is a senior matriarchal character in Cao Xueqin’s classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.

    CultureAI context · definition
    820K heatSource metric