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August 20, 2026

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

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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #1
    Deploying Stirling PDF on a ZSpace NAS: Building a Self-Hosted PDF Toolkit with Remote Access
    TechMachine translated
    21KSource metric
  2. #2
    Use WorkBuddy to Analyze Statistical Bulletins: From Images to Word Reports and HTML Dashboards
    TechMachine translated
    18KSource metric
  3. #2
    In-depth Research on Distributed GPU Intelligent Algorithms 2026 Edition (Part 2)
    TechMachine translated
    18KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #1
    Lexar professional storage records the historical moment when my country's rocket achieved land recovery for the first time
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #2
    In the AI ​​era, how can voice become “sound productivity”? Shaoyin OpenFit 2 AI takes headphones from “hearing” to “understanding”
    TechMachine 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. #1
    Did "Niu Lai" Go Viral? I Built a Simple Three.js Version and Shared the Code
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 1KSource metric
  2. #1
    Why is the era of job-hopping and 30% salary increase completely over? Let’s talk about the ceiling of front-end salary in 2026
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 1.8KSource metric
  3. #2
    Senior Frontend Developer Career Plan (2026-2035)
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 1.2KSource metric
  4. #2
    Why does the same code always have bugs in Safari?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 909Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
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. #1
    Medical staff are the most beautiful angels
    OtherMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  2. #1
    From "Four Rathers" to "Seven Persistences"
    OtherMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
  3. #2
    12306 Reply If you buy a ticket and put snacks, can this seat be reserved?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #2
    Big data is so familiar that 3 mobile phones actually display 3 prices
    TechMachine translated
    7.8MSource 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. #1
    The door of a man's hotel room was left open for 8 hours. All Seasons: It will be bad for you and me if we continue to investigate.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #1
    Media: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs defines the Yasukuni Shrine as a "war criminals shrine" for the first time, which is meaningful
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #2
    Nearly three years after Xu Jiayin was arrested, Ding Yumei, who was sentenced to "sticky divorce", disappeared.
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #2
    Affected by tropical depression, ro-ro passenger ships at Xuwen Port in Guangdong and Haian New Port will be suspended today
    OtherMachine translated
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. #1
    The Malaysian Prime Minister said that the Taiwan authorities have "broken the defense"
    OtherMachine translated
    282.9KSource metric
  2. #1
    Effective September 1, the Supreme People’s Court issues a decision on revising the judicial interpretation of copyright civil disputes
    OtherMachine translated
    928Source metric
  3. #2
    Trump admits AI data center faces resistance: PR needs to beautified
    TechMachine translated
    2.9KSource metric
  4. #2
    Taiwan's unknown missile crashed after being launched: spiral trajectory fell into the mountainous area
    OtherMachine translated
    8.7KSource 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. #1
    There are a series of errors in the text of museum exhibitions. The State Administration of Cultural Heritage: Change it as soon as it is known, and the review cannot be outsourced.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #1
    Case involving King Xing! 17 suspects in cross-border human trafficking group prosecuted
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #2
    A Douyin account used a "single mother dating" persona to induce sexually suggestive users, and 3 illegal gangs were busted and 29 people were arrested
    OtherMachine translated
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. #1
    Why are the signals for a major market adjustment getting stronger and stronger?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #1
    The “absolute tomboy” came and went
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #2
    Trump announces unprecedented economic war against Iran
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #2
    Huawei's wide straight phone unveiled
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #1
    Black Myth: Zhong Kui 15-Minute Gameplay Demo

    Context: Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese action role-playing game inspired by the classical novel Journey to the West.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    5.7M playsSource metric
  2. #2
    My Greatest Sin Was Portraying People as Demons...
    CultureMachine translated
    8.1M playsSource metric
  3. #2
    Multiplayer gameplay trailer | "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    Black Myth Zhongkui real machine demonstration announced

    Context: Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese action role-playing game inspired by the classical novel Journey to the West.

    OtherAI context · definition
    12.1MSource metric
  2. #1
    Typhoon Shadel, the 18th of the Year, Forms
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.9MSource metric
  3. #2
    Typhoon Sadr may move into the East China Sea on the 26th
    OtherMachine translated
    11.9MSource metric
  4. #2
    China Achieves Its First Land-Based Rocket Recovery
    TechMachine translated
    11.6MSource 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. #1
    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai
    OtherMachine translated
    13.3MSource metric
  2. #1
    Typhoon No. 18 Sadel Forms
    SocietyMachine translated
    13.5MSource metric
  3. #2
    Huawei's wide straight phone unveiled
    TechMachine translated
    13.3MSource metric
  4. #2
    75 apps were reported for violations
    OtherMachine translated
    12.5MSource 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
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. #1
    Pictures of suspected telecom fraud park in northern Myanmar exposed
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  2. #1
    12306 Reply Buy a ticket, occupy a seat and put snacks on it. Can this seat be used?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.2MSource metric
  3. #2
    Japan’s tourism industry is in decline
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  4. #2
    Woman was filmed pouring out 24 bottles of love water in the early morning
    OtherMachine translated
    880.8KSource 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
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #1
    "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" released a 15-minute live demonstration video. What design details are worth paying attention to?

    Context: Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese action role-playing game inspired by the classical novel Journey to the West.

    OtherAI context · definition
    13.2M heatSource metric
  2. #1
    Two people bought three tickets and put snacks in the empty seats. A standing ticket passenger wanted to take his seat, but the conductor said he couldn't force coordination. Do you think you should give up your seat? Is it a waste of resources for two people to buy three seats?
    OtherMachine translated
    11.2M heatSource metric
  3. #2
    When a man was seriously ill, he made a will and left all his inheritance to his younger brother but not his wife and children, which triggered a real estate battle. How to interpret it from a legal perspective?
    OtherMachine translated
    10.1M heatSource metric
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Chinese Music Trends

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

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