Daily archive

August 17, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
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. #3
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #4
    Why China Is Worth Exploring Again and Again
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #4
    Watch Out for 4 Risks During Heavy Rain
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #5
    Iced Tea Saves Master Kong Again
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.5MSource metric
  5. #5
    7.5MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
  2. #4
  3. #4
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. #3
    13.7KSource metric
  2. #3
    16.1MSource metric
  3. #4
    1.1KSource metric
  4. #4
    33.7KSource 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. #3
    Jiang Zemin Ep. 12: The Great Way Sings
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #3
  3. #4
    Jiang Zemin Episode 11: People's Sentiment
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #4
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. #3
  2. #3
  3. #4
  4. #4
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #3
    11.3MSource metric
  2. #3
    11.3MSource metric
  3. #4
    Preview Qixi outfit ideas
    CultureMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
  4. #4
    Wang Manyu Wins the Sweden Grand Slam Title
    OtherMachine translated
    11MSource 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. #3
    11.7MSource metric
  2. #3
    13.4MSource metric
  3. #4
    Moscow Hit by Large-Scale Attack
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.6MSource metric
  4. #4
    Demonic special effects
    OtherMachine translated
    13.4MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
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. #3
    20KSource metric
  2. #3
    14KSource metric
  3. #4
    14KSource metric
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. #3
    Flutter 3.47 Released: What's New
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 1.1KSource metric
  2. #3
    heat: 1.2KSource metric
  3. #4
    heat: 1.2KSource metric
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #4
  2. #5
    Unitree Technology Begins Initial Pricing for STAR Market IPO, Valuation Estimated to Exceed RMB 40 Billion

    Context: The STAR Market is a Shanghai Stock Exchange board for science and technology companies.

    BusinessAI context · definition
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
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    My Golden Road Lineup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
  2. #4
    My Life in the Rift
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.6MSource metric
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. #3
    Applaud China's Space Program
    SocietyMachine translated
    996.2KSource metric
  2. #3
    1MSource metric
  3. #4
    Wang Junkai’s Mother Gives Fans Souvenirs
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    949.6KSource metric
  4. #4
    A Cipher Only Chinese People Can Recognize
    CultureMachine translated
    1MSource metric
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. #3
    2.6M heatSource metric
  2. #3
    3.4M heatSource metric
  3. #4
    2.3M heatSource metric
  4. #4
    2.9M heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals