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August 19, 2026

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

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Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
3

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

  1. #22
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #23
    ANGEL
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #24
    Jiangnan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #22
    Xu Jiayin Wipes Out Northeastern Heir's $4.2B
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #22
    Shanghai Metro Fares Expected to Rise by About 1 Yuan per Trip
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #23
    Residents Recall Pangdonglai Paid to Help Repair a Drainage Ditch
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #23
    Taiwan Rocket Test Fails and Crashes, Mocked as 'Normal Performance'
    TechMachine translated
  5. #24
    China Responds to Malaysian Prime Minister's Remarks on Taiwan
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #24
    Ban on Feeding Swill to Pigs Added to the Prohibition Order
    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. #23
    Wang Leehom and Wang Xingxing Seated at Same Table
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  2. #23
    Restaurant Draws Backlash for Posting Unblurred Photos of Dine-and-Dash Customers
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    Man's Will Leaving Assets to Brother, Not Wife and Children, Sparks Dispute
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  4. #24
    U.S. Announces Sanctions on Tomoko Akane
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    Swimmers warned about adenovirus, with no specific treatment yet
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  6. #25
    The 1.28-Meter-Tall 'Village Doctor Knight'
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
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. #23
    Muscat Sacked, but Taishan Shouldn't Hire Him: Journalist Says the Club Won't Repeat the Choi Kang-hee Mistake
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #23
    47-Year-Old Female Doctor Says a Year of Home Workouts Normalized Her High Cholesterol
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #24
    Han Kuo-yu pleads with Weng Xiaoling to show Lai Ching-te some leniency; Weng fires back, leaving Han embarrassed
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #24
    Kane Praised by Fans for Protecting Collapsed Musiala
    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.

20signals
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. #22
    Mu Zhicheng Looks Like a Boyfriend Posting a Qixi Update
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    262.8KSource metric
  2. #22
    Timeline of Romance Rumors About Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Feiyu
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    378.1KSource metric
  3. #23
    If You Have Thyroid Problems, Eat These Two Fruits Often
    SocietyMachine translated
    373.6KSource metric
  4. #23
    Dior Global PR Director Dies
    BusinessMachine translated
    260.4KSource metric
  5. #24
    What Does It Feel Like to Truly Like Someone
    SocietyMachine translated
    239.7KSource metric
  6. #24
    Qingdao Man Insults Female Tourist
    SocietyMachine translated
    373.6KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    Why Do Older Generations Dislike Games?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  2. #22
    How should we view the Shandong Liaocheng case where a father kicked his daughter in the street and a passerby who intervened was convicted instead?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  3. #23
    Are Solid-State Batteries Really That Perfect?
    TechMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  4. #23
    What do you make of Xiaoyuzhou podcast host Zhongshu allegedly plagiarizing?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  5. #24
    Food delivery platforms test a 'red-light pause clock' in some regions: riders can recover two minutes spent at traffic lights. Can it ease delivery-time pressure?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1M heatSource metric
  6. #24
    Did Lao Zha Deliberately Drive Toward the Border Guards at the End of 'Welcome to Dragon Restaurant'?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Jeanie Buss Questions Validity of Family's Sale of Remaining Lakers Stake
    BusinessMachine translated
    380.3KSource metric
  2. #24
    China Men’s Basketball Falls 72-91 to Uruguay
    OtherMachine translated
    284.9KSource metric
  3. #24
    My Football Journey
    SocietyMachine translated
    368.1KSource metric
  4. #25
    Guess the Player Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    358.7KSource metric
  5. #25
    Schroder Says His Role on the Cavaliers Is Extremely Tough
    OtherMachine translated
    278.6KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

13signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Let Me See Who Misspelled It!
    CultureMachine translated
    1.6M playsSource metric
  2. #24
    Honkai: Star Rail — Into the Stars: “Robin • Sunny Song: Happy Little Bird”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    603.2K playsSource metric
  3. #25
    These clips may sound familiar, but did you know they all come from the same song?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.9M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Bao Beier's Botched Version of "Separation"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #23
    You Finally Spoke Contrast Transition
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  3. #24
    TWS Has Its Own K-pop Short Drama
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  4. #24
    Identity V: Extra Pages Diary Mini Variety Show
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    Lu Yuxiao Also Joins the Spider-Man Impersonation Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  6. #25
    Qixi Special: Delta's Exclusive Romance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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. #23
    Finance Minister Says It's Us or Them in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #23
    Lord of the Mysteries Game Open Beta Preview
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #24
    Qiao's grief over losing his daughter remains hard to ease
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #24
    Tribute to Every Guardian of Life
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
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. #23
    Understanding WeChat AI’s Core Logic: A Complete Guide for Individuals and Businesses to Profit
    TechMachine translated
    4.7KSource metric
  2. #24
    Cybersecurity in Practice: A Complete Penetration Testing SOP, from Authorization to Report Delivery
    TechMachine translated
    7.2KSource metric
  3. #24
    Computer Networks | Data Link Layer 3: What Is a MAC Address and How Does It Differ from an IP Address?
    TechMachine translated
    4.7KSource metric
  4. #25
    [Learning Computer Networks from Scratch] | CA Certificates, Digital Signatures, and Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: A Complete Secure Handshake Journey
    TechMachine translated
    4.5KSource 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. #24
    Automakers’ Own-Brand Batteries Are Increasingly Going Into Vehicles, Not Just Competing With CATL

    Context: CATL is a major Chinese battery manufacturer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #25
    Proprietary High-Performance Distributed Solution: Xinxiao Technology Cuts Chip Power Sign-Off Cycles from Weeks to Days | Underwater Project
    TechMachine translated