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August 18, 2026

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

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Chinese Social Media Trends

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

10signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #39
    Brother Says There Was No Impersonation in School Registration Case
    SocietyMachine translated
    96.5KSource metric
  2. #39
    Multiple Parties Respond to Deputy District Chief’s Involvement in Hangzhou Real Estate Banquet
    SocietyMachine translated
    219.1KSource metric
  3. #40
    42-Year-Old Woman's Husband Dies After She Gives Birth to Twins in Second Marriage
    SocietyMachine translated
    202.4KSource metric
  4. #40
    William Chan has not taken on military-uniform roles for 10 years because of The Mystic Nine
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    94.6KSource metric
  5. #41
    Zhang Zifeng's long hair made her look like a new C-ent star
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    198.3KSource metric
  6. #41
    Jennie had to cover it up with her hair
    OtherMachine translated
    94KSource metric
  7. #42
    Reminder: Stay Focused While Driving
    SocietyMachine translated
    91.9KSource metric
  8. #42
    State Council's Latest Policy Plans
    SocietyMachine translated
    187.8KSource metric
  9. #43
    Unedited Photos of Liu Yifei
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    185.1KSource metric
  10. #43
    Housing Fund Uses Expand Again
    BusinessMachine translated
    85KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
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
9

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #40
    Dragon Restaurant Inspiration Responds to War Profiteering Claims
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  2. #40
    Passenger opens door and kills and injures passerby. How to divide compensation?
    OtherMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  3. #41
    Xiaomi Q2 revenue tops 100 billion again
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  4. #41
    "Welcome to Dragon Restaurant" box office exceeded 1 billion
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.1MSource metric
  5. #42
    Man on Shanghai Metro Repeatedly Picks His Feet and Touches Handrail
    SocietyMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  6. #42
    A young man was tripped by a dog. Netizen: Stop, watch, and pass.
    OtherMachine translated
    4MSource metric
  7. #43
    Several African Countries Restrict “Taiwan Passports”
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  8. #43
    After waiting for an hour for takeout, the dog "signed for it"
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  9. #44
    Man admitted to ICU after being diagnosed with diabetes
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource 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. #40
    China Announces Five Countermeasures Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #40
    Guangdong Enters 'Boiling Water' Mode as Heavy Rain and Extreme Heat Hit Multiple Areas
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #41
    Xi'an Reports on Dispute Between SEG Mall and Person Who Fell
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #42
    Yu Donglai Says He Won't Help Companies for Three Years, Will Stop All Business Expansion After 2030
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #43
    Live Earwig Found in Xita Laotaitai BBQ Chili Powder; Restaurant Paid 1,000 Yuan and Offered Another Meal
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #40
    Strong Winds in Shanxi Blow Roof Panels Onto Cars
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #40
    Russia says its offer to summon the Japanese ambassador was rejected by the Japanese embassy
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #41
    3 boys "financed" a closed convenience store with 10.5 yuan
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #41
    Study: Eating Egg Yolks Right May Cut Dementia Risk by 27%
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #42
    William Chan and Zeng Shunxi are in the same frame as Ying Haoming
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #43
    Agency: The stock market will gradually usher in the "golden autumn market"
    BusinessMachine translated
  7. #43
    Doctor: Instant noodles are unhealthy, but not because of preservatives
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
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. #40
    Nia's Strange Girl: "Binding" Life Into a Book, Yet Still Scattered Pages
    CultureMachine translated
    933.5K playsSource metric
  2. #40
    Our Secret... (1)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  3. #41
    Delta S11 Preview Leaks
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4M playsSource metric
  4. #42
    No One Remembers Second Place Under a Masterpiece, Unless That Year Was Packed with Legends!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  5. #42
    Before Debut
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    127.2K playsSource metric
  6. #43
    Beijing's Five Big Eaters Strike: How Much Did a ¥4,000 Voucher Cover?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    666.1K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #40
    Shi Yuqi exits the World Championships in the men's singles first round
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #40
    Preview Qixi outfit ideas
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #41
    When Ding Yuxi’s concert meets Tomb Robbery Notes
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #41
    Taking Foreigners to Try Chinese Food
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #42
    Unexpected: Destroying the Solar System with a Snap
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #42
    What Is the “So Bold and Chubby” Meme?
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #43
    One Person, One Dish: Village Donkey Must-Eat List
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #43
    Remembering Your Gentle Words
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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. #40
    Dad, I Want to Eat Seal
    CultureMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #40
    Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha Rank No. 1 in the World
    OtherMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #41
    Environmental Code Officially Takes Effect
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #42
    Lan Yingying Confirms Relationship With Non-Industry Partner
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  5. #43
    Why Guangxi Has So Many Cat Mountains
    CultureMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  6. #43
    "It's You" Hand Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10MSource 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. #40
    Run MiniMax-Music-3 on a 5060 Ti 16GB: Full Workflow from Download to 60-Second Song Generation
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  2. #41
    Why DeepSeek Harness Says “Everything Is a Plugin”: Five Core Mechanisms of the Cordis Engine

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 117Source metric
  3. #42
    HarmonyOS Modular Design Debuts
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  4. #42
    Understand a Next.js Full-Stack Note App from Scratch
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  5. #43
    Two useful plugins found on the DeepSeek Harness hot list

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 108Source metric
Category

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
4

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #40
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #41
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #42
    Best Bad Friend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #43
    Leaving My Dependence
    EntertainmentMachine translated