Daily archive

August 19, 2026

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

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.

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    I brought all your wild copper ideas into Minecraft...?!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.8M playsSource metric
  2. #21
    677.8K playsSource metric
  3. #21
    3M playsSource metric
  4. #22
    442.3K playsSource metric
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. #20
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #21
    8.1MSource metric
  3. #21
    Zhang Ziyi's 2.3 million investment sold for 305 million
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #22
    Valorant's New 'Sacred Covenant: Life Tide' Bundle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  5. #22
    Qixi Isn't the Same with Just Anyone
    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. #20
    9.6MSource metric
  2. #20
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #21
    Xinyu Collects Love Answers on Harbin Streets
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #21
    One Lot of Unitree Technology Gains 470,000 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  5. #22
    Others' Qixi vs Mine
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #22
    New Provident Fund Rules Take Effect on Sept. 20
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource 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
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #20
    6KSource metric
  2. #21
    7.7KSource metric
  3. #21
    5.6KSource metric
  4. #22
    7.7KSource metric
  5. #22
    5.2KSource 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. #20
    Don't Misuse Android Skills
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 243Source metric
  2. #21
    15 DeepSeek Harness Plugins Worth Installing

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 225Source metric
  3. #22
    After DeepSeek Harness was released, I didn’t rush to run the demo. I looked through `.agents/` first.

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 207Source 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. #21
  2. #22
    CITIC Securities: Stable Core Business + Emerging AI Revenue Signal a Valuation Recovery Opportunity for U.S. Application Software

    Context: CITIC Securities is a major Chinese investment bank and securities firm.

    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.

15signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Curry on the New Season: I'm Excited
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    399.4KSource metric
  2. #21
    398.3KSource metric
  3. #22
    382.8KSource metric
  4. #22
    Build Your Own Football Career
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    299.3KSource 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. #20
    He Jiong Rejected by Escape Room Over Age
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    267.1KSource metric
  2. #20
    384.5KSource metric
  3. #21
    Ding Yuxi's livestream canceled
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    381.2KSource metric
  4. #21
    265.3KSource 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. #20
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #20
    1.3M heatSource metric
  3. #21
    1.2M heatSource metric
  4. #21
    1.1M heatSource 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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
  2. #20
  3. #21
  4. #21
  5. #22
  6. #22
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. #21
    Celebrities Show Off Their Love on Qixi Festival
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  2. #21
    Man Sells Leaves in Jingdezhen for 10 Yuan Each
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  3. #22
    Unitree Technology Takes the Top Spot in Hangzhou
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  4. #22
    Golden Pillow durian has entered the 9.9 yuan era
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
2

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

  1. #20
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #21
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated