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November 1, 2026

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IT Home · saved Nov 1, 2026, 2:26 PM CST

85-Inch Model: 10,499 to 4,934 Yuan; 98-Inch Model: 13,999 to 8,399 Yuan — Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2026 Gets Another Price Cut

Background: Xiaomi TV is Xiaomi’s television product line, while Mini LED refers to displays using very small light-emitting diodes for backlighting.

Xiaomi
A Chinese company whose products include smartphones, connected home devices and electric vehicles. Reference ↗
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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.

20signals
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    When a Father Decides to Become a Body Donor

    Context: A respectful Chinese term for a donated body used in anatomy education and medical training.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    14.5KSource metric
  2. #5
    Mengzhou crewed spacecraft and Lanyue lunar lander set for first flights: Latest progress on China's crewed Moon mission
    TechMachine translated
    18.3KSource metric
  3. #6
    Sharp door handles? Geely owner says opening the door cut their finger
    SocietyMachine translated
    134.5KSource metric
  4. #7
    Video: What key advantages does bringing Gongji-21 aboard the Sichuan bring?
    TechMachine translated
    17.3KSource 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. #5
    Child relieving themself on a subway platform sparks a dispute among passengers; officials respond: The parents have been educated
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #6
    Four People Fall While Climbing Leduoman Yin Peak in Sichuan; Two Die in Unauthorized Climb
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    Shanghai police respond to Mingdao’s thank-you banner; the Good Samaritan who found the bag was a traffic-control auxiliary officer
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Officials report four fell on Leduomanyin Peak, leaving two dead
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #5
    CCTV reveals that a 2,388-yuan honey pill costs only 40 yuan to make

    Context: CCTV is China’s state broadcaster.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  3. #6
    Zheng Liwen: The best choice for Taipei mayor is Chiang Wan-an
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #7
    Amputee uses thought control to operate a robot dog and pick up a food delivery
    TechMachine translated
  5. #7
    Woman hospitalized after eating pig's trotters drops from 85 kg to 44 kg
    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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Company Mistakenly Paid a Former Employee 5,000 Yuan in Wages
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    Couple Nearly Divorce Over a Meal with Five Dishes
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    Gastroscopy Found No Problem; Late-Stage Stomach Cancer Diagnosed One Month Later
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #7
    Jiangsu’s Richest Couple See Their Fortune Soar by 112 Billion Yuan in One Year
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    The US issues a ban to shut out Chinese laboratories; within 48 hours, China says countermeasures are ready
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #6
    Couple are separately lured out by strangers, and their son disappears within just a few minutes
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    First Wanda, then Evergrande! A new real-estate giant has emerged!
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #7
    Chen Yi defeats a Japanese defensive player; China takes the women's singles title and runner-up spot, while all its men's singles players are eliminated
    OtherMachine 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.

16signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

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4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Liu Shishi holds Guan Xiaotong's hand as they go onstage
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    196KSource metric
  2. #5
    Gold Prices
    BusinessMachine translated
    770.8KSource metric
  3. #6
    Esther Yu's concert officially announced
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    768.9KSource metric
  4. #7
    Statutory holidays now total 13 days
    SocietyMachine translated
    484.8KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    The Three Gorges Dam Reservoir Has Held Water for More Than 20 Years—How Large Are the Fish Inside?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #5
    Why Have Nearly All of the World’s Writing Systems Become Alphabetic, While Chinese Characters Alone Have Remained Unchanged for 2,000 Years?
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #6
    Why Did West Lake Vinegar Fish Go from a Famous Dish to a Byword for Unpalatable Food?

    Context: West Lake vinegar fish is a traditional Hangzhou dish of fish served with a sweet-and-sour vinegar sauce.

    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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    A man in Nanjing occupied a Starbucks seat without buying anything, called the police after a staff reminder, and left after mediation. What do you think of his behavior?
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    What's frightening about the double-slit interference experiment? Can it be explained in simple terms?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.9M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    S16 quarterfinal draw: BLG will face DK, while iG and TES will face each other. How do you assess this year's quarterfinal matchups?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.3M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    Gold falls below $3,900 and silver below $50: Is this retreat from historic highs a deep correction, or has the major bull market ended?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.9M heatSource metric
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Hope
    CultureMachine translated
    5.5Rating
  2. #7
    Apocalypse Walker
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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. #6
    The Uncrowned King: Rebirth
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
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. #6
    Enterprise AI Through xParse: How Business Knowledge Enters Workflows
    TechMachine translated
    7.8KSource metric
  2. #6
    A Practical Guide to Remotely Controlling Windows PCs from HarmonyOS Phones and Tablets

    Context: HarmonyOS is Huawei’s operating system for smartphones, tablets, and other devices.

    TechAI context · definition
    6.2KSource metric
  3. #7
    SQL Slows Down After Migrating to MySQL 8.0: Three Overlooked Cost Differences in Execution Plans
    TechMachine translated
    5.9KSource metric
ithome

IT Home

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

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Alibaba: Apple Intelligence users in mainland China can choose whether to enable Qwen integration
    TechMachine translated
  2. #6
    Netizens Share an Apple iPhone Duo Tip: Register the Second Joint of Your Index Finger to Unlock Naturally When You Pick Up the Phone
    TechMachine translated
  3. #7
    October 2026 Auto Sales and Deliveries Roundup (Continuously Updated): NIO Delivers 34,246 New Vehicles, Bringing Its Full-Year Total to 334,547, a Record High
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #7
    Launched at 5,999 yuan: Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 clamshell foldable hits a new low of 2,378 yuan after China's national subsidy
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

7signals
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. #6
    Because I Have the Best Mom in the World
    CultureMachine translated
    12.3MSource metric
  2. #6
    Gold jewelry prices per gram have plunged by nearly 550 yuan this year
    BusinessMachine translated
    12.9MSource metric
  3. #7
    Childhood vs. adulthood
    SocietyMachine translated
    12.8MSource metric
  4. #7
    Keep an eye on your children—don't give bad people a chance
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
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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. #6
    NEON
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated