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August 17, 2026

English reading briefs and context saved on this day, alongside preserved public trend signals.

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

19signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    ASMR: Going for a head spa after not washing your hair for half a month (the desperate "single king")
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.5M playsSource metric
  2. #32
    [Shituan Concert] Broken notes, forgetting lyrics, going off-key and making a fool of yourself, everyone competes for the most unpleasant song
    OtherMachine translated
    135.4K playsSource metric
  3. #33
    Zenless Zone Zero Sigrid Character PV | Little Xili
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    565.8K playsSource metric
  4. #34
    Guiyang Viral Seafood Spot: Crab or Rope?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  5. #35
    About My Handmade Cats
    CultureMachine translated
    515.9K playsSource metric
  6. #35
    (Mini Skit Ep. 2) Real Battle Fan Edit! Invincible GO Squad! Beatdown of Nina!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    634.1K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    My Chinese Valentine’s Day gift shines brighter than fireworks
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #32
    Wu Laogou Takes Down the Nine Gates
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    Enter the SNSD 2 campus era in one second
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #33
    Li Zhiting’s “I Want to Go Home” Hits Home
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #34
    If emotions have an outlet, it must be the boarding gate
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    Is it better to practice love with the fifth personality?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  7. #35
    The Lost Tomb: Ten Years of the Human World
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Heavy weapon Qian Xingliang case
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #32
    Wu Xie and Zhang Qiling Everywhere in Hangzhou
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #33
    Nine-door easter egg
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #33
    Russian Rocket and Space Center Attacked
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #34
    Child Left Alone in Car Accidentally Starts Vehicle
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  6. #34
    Yushu Robot breaks through the limits of all mankind
    TechMachine 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.

6signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #31
    I Wrote a dsh-apple-mode Plugin for DeepSeek Harness

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 126Source metric
  2. #32
    Breaking Changes - Jetpack Compose 1.12 Explained
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  3. #33
    Peak-Off-Peak Pricing Arrives: DeepSeek API Rises Up to 12x, Harness Released

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #33
    Don't Misuse Android Skills
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  5. #34
    A bug has been fixed for 12 rounds, and the root cause is only one sentence: In the era of AI programming, logs are the only truth.
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  6. #34
    Master App Router Convention-Based Routing: Put Files in the Right Place and Routes Generate Automatically
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Reporter: Westbrook was unhappy with the role the Wizards assigned him, turned down the contract, and chose to retire
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #32
    76-Year-Old Princess Anne Warns William: Feuding Over Harry Could Repeat His Father's Mistakes
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #32
    Famous Wuxi Xiaolongbao Shop Makes a Graceful Exit
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #33
    In the goalkeeper battle, Yu Jinyong is guaranteed to start in order to renew his contract. Taishan does not have to choose 1 from 2. Wang Dalei gives the newcomer a ride.
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    'Heavy Weapon': Yu Gaoyuan Breaks Down as the Person He Looked Down On Becomes His Boss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #34
    Auxiliary Officer Hit During DUI Check Left Intellectually Disabled; Mother Says She Had Hoped He Would Support Her in Old Age
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #34
    2.09 Million Unmarried Women in Shanghai: A Quiet Class Defense Battle
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Harbin Cleans Streets Like Its Own Living Room
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #31
    Central Inspection Team Exposes Shanghai Hazardous Goods Mismanagement
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #32
    How to View the U.S. Navy Ship Stranded in the South China Sea for 4 Days After a Malfunction
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #32
    A "Trump merchandise store" in the United States has 50% off on clearance
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    Will Gold Surge Again?
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #33
    A-shares rebound on heavy volume, long sentiment recovers overall
    BusinessMachine translated
  7. #34
    Ex-MLM ringleader detained over violent discipline at academy
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #34
    Taobao flash sale responds to a merchant’s barbecue takeaway that the spicier it gets, the more expensive it becomes
    OtherMachine 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
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    Kitchen Waste Cannot Be Fed Directly to Pigs
    SocietyMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  2. #32
    Central Inspection Team Exposes Shanghai Hazardous Cargo Irregularities
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  3. #33
    Token Compute Loans Are Entering in Bulk
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  4. #33
    Over 90% of AI Short-Drama Companies Are Not Profitable
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  5. #34
    Gao Huan, the female principal, was investigated and was the secretary of the Yichun Municipal Party Committee
    CultureMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    Selby Becomes First Four-Time China Open Champion
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  7. #35
    Wang Manyu Celebrates With a No. 1 Gesture After Winning the Title
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  8. #35
    The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the "flying lifebuoy"
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Cao Jun asks Fu Xinbo how to choose an opponent
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    158.8KSource metric
  2. #31
    Dad Says Happiness Has Nothing to Do With Who You Marry
    SocietyMachine translated
    290.6KSource metric
  3. #32
    Devastated After Grandma Opened My Document Envelope
    SocietyMachine translated
    158.7KSource metric
  4. #32
    Things I realized after getting married
    OtherMachine translated
    281.5KSource metric
  5. #33
    817 Daomi Festival Livestream Violation
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    261.7KSource metric
  6. #33
    Real-Life Inspiration for 'Dragon Restaurant' Says Death Could Come Any Day
    SocietyMachine translated
    158.6KSource metric
  7. #34
    Wang Yuan Wins Annual Best Mainland Male Singer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    158.5KSource metric
  8. #34
    Ovulation Has Long Been Misunderstood
    SocietyMachine translated
    232.1KSource metric