Daily archive

August 18, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

14signals
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    7.7KSource metric
  2. #17
    8.4KSource metric
  3. #17
    7.7KSource metric
  4. #18
    7.5KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
  4. #17
    This kiwi is insanely good
    CultureMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    DeepSeek’s price adjustment officially takes effect: it increased 11 times overnight, and the days of relying on low prices to harvest wool are over

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 270Source metric
  2. #16
    heat: 252Source metric
  3. #17
    heat: 234Source metric
  4. #17
    "Speedthrough Shell" Shell loop and traversal
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 234Source 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. #17
    Report: DeepSeek Resumes Funding Talks at 500 Billion Yuan Pre-Money Valuation

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #18
    Central Bank Conducts 5 Billion Yuan Seven-Day Reverse Repo Operation Today

    Context: A reverse repo is a central bank operation that temporarily injects funds into the financial system.

    BusinessAI context · definition
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #16
    Valorant's New 'Sacred Covenant: Life Tide' Bundle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  2. #16
    ITTF announces latest world rankings
    OtherMachine translated
    8.6MSource metric
  3. #17
    Our Boyhood 2's Epic Scene-Saving Moment
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.8MSource metric
  4. #18
    Try This Effect Before Dyeing Your Hair
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.7MSource metric
  5. #18
    8.1MSource 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. #16
    The Lost Tomb: Green Hills Remain, Waters Flow Forever
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.8MSource metric
  2. #16
    Sanae Takaichi's health raises red flags again
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
  3. #17
    Myanmar Crackdown on Telecom Fraud Arrests 777
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  4. #17
    Blanket-to-Mermaid Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.8MSource metric
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

15signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    441KSource metric
  2. #16
    419.1KSource metric
  3. #17
    435.9KSource 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. #16
    465.5KSource metric
  2. #16
    peach black black
    OtherMachine translated
    194.7KSource metric
  3. #17
    Wu Lei and Song Zuer: No Beauty Left in Jingluo
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    451.5KSource metric
  4. #17
    193.1KSource 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. #16
    710K heatSource metric
  2. #16
    630K heatSource metric
  3. #17
    590K heatSource metric
  4. #17
    680K heatSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
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. #16
    1.2KSource metric
  2. #16
    1.2MSource metric
  3. #17
    3KSource metric
  4. #17
    83KSource 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. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
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. #16
  2. #16
  3. #17
    Woman Installs Zhang Linghe Curtain in Bathroom
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #17
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. #17
    6.4MSource metric
  2. #17
    6.4MSource metric
  3. #18
    6.3MSource metric
  4. #18
    Mobile Phone Prices Rise by Over 20%
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals