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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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Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

25signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
17

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #48
    Danger! The Secret Realm’s Final Reward Somehow Gained a Health Bar?! [Xiaoming’s Cultivation Journey EP9] [AI Community Creator]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  2. #49
    About My Handmade Cats
    CultureMachine translated
    904.3K playsSource metric
  3. #49
    I Found a “Ghost Face” on the World Map! Does This Place Really Exist?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    903.9K playsSource metric
  4. #50
    Why is it said that human progress will never end?
    OtherMachine translated
    602.4K playsSource metric
  5. #50
    Beijing News Criticizes 'Niu Lai'; Film Directors Urged to Reflect
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    647.6K playsSource metric
  6. #51
    Audience in Stitches: 'Niu Lai' Is a Masterpiece
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.9M playsSource metric
  7. #51
    Two minutes later, she disappeared from the court
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  8. #52
    A Roundup of Top Medleys with Seamless Transitions
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.4M playsSource metric
  9. #53
    This Part of Demon Pill Diary
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    562.1K playsSource metric
  10. #53
    I Finally Solved the Iron Ball Puzzle That Stumped 1 Million People
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.3M playsSource metric
  11. #54
    So That’s How Camels Pee
    CultureMachine translated
    3M playsSource metric
  12. #55
    World’s First Group Photo of All Jackie Chan’s Roles; He’s Thrilled to See It!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  13. #55
    Cyberpunk Monkey King: A Two-and-a-Half-Year Labor of Love, Best Enjoyed in One Sitting
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2M playsSource metric
  14. #56
    God covered the curtain in front of my eyes and forgot to lift it
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  15. #57
    [Reaction] How are kids today different from kids in the past?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
  16. #57
    Sci-Fi Comedy Free Guy: An NPC Awakens and Saves a Failing Game World
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.5M playsSource metric
  17. #58
    Modern Ghost Envoy EP01: Bro, Your Time Isn't Up Yet
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.3M playsSource 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. #48
    Instant Noodles Leave the Low-Price Era
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  2. #48
    August 17 Rice Festival Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #49
    When You Meet My 2-Meter-Tall Self on Central Avenue
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #49
    2012 Was Already 14 Years Ago
    CultureMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #50
    Welcome to Dragon Restaurant Box Office Tops 1 Billion
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  6. #50
    Man Falls at Waterfall, Knocking Down Several People
    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.

3signals
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. #48
    Why Your Boss Still Thinks You Delivered Nothing After Fixing Bugs and Refactoring
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #49
    Factory Pattern and Nest.js Core Ideas: From Mixue to Enterprise Architecture
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 90Source metric
  3. #50
    DeepSeek Harness Is Out: What Can It Actually Do?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 90Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #48
    Take as much rest as you need! Henan’s new paid leave policy is here! Encourage the trial implementation of the "Friday half-day + weekend + annual leave" short-distance vacation model
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #48
    Should Work Units Intervene in Public Officials' Social Disputes? | Fengxiangbiao Studio
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #49
    After repeatedly mocking Stephen Chow for having no children, no friends, and avoiding people, Danny Lee apologized: “I shouldn’t have said those things in public”; I never exploited or betrayed Stephen Chow; please stop harassing my family
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #50
    Eight Days Before Release, Sentence Changed to Suspended Death; Supreme Procuratorate Releases Case Details
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #48
    Inscription Left Behind the Lead Plates of a Nuclear Submarine Reactor Shield Wall
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #48
    Eight Countries Issue Joint Statement Condemning Israel
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #49
    Malaysian Prime Minister made it clear that Taiwan belongs to China
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #49
    Quan Hongchan Watches Diving at Guangdong Provincial Games
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #50
    Female official Gao Huan under investigation, formerly Yichun Party secretary
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #50
    Ukraine Says Missile Strike in Kharkiv Region Kills 10, Injures 8
    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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #49
    Lee Jae-myung Vows to Regain Wartime Command During Term
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  2. #49
    Xu Yiding Expelled; Agricultural Development Bank Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  3. #50
    Overseas Memes Go Viral, Sparking a China Travel Craze
    CultureMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  4. #50
    Man Guards Remote Family Home for 20 Years Over a Promise
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  5. #51
    Housing Provident Fund Changes Announced
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
  6. #51
    China Men's Basketball Team Loses to New Zealand
    OtherMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

10signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
10

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

  1. #48
    Dusk
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #49
    Bubble
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #50
    Extraterrestrial
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #51
    Rain Back Then
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #52
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #53
    Back-to-Back Hug
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  7. #54
    Deserted Island
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  8. #55
    Blue and White Porcelain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  9. #56
    Won't Settle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  10. #57
    Serious Snow
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

6signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #48
    Being low-key about things doesn't mean being low-key yourself
    SocietyMachine translated
    70.6KSource metric
  2. #48
    Hangzhou Drinking Party Incident
    SocietyMachine translated
    170.2KSource metric
  3. #49
    Kim Min-jeong Politely Expresses Dislike
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    70.4KSource metric
  4. #49
    Xiaomi Earnings Report
    BusinessMachine translated
    166.9KSource metric
  5. #50
    Qiao Zhenyu’s son is already so old
    OtherMachine translated
    69.5KSource metric
  6. #50
    Xiao Zhan in Hong Kong
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    166.1KSource metric