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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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China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #30
    Japan's new combat force comprehensively expands
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #30
    Zhang Chaochao was elected Secretary of the Shijiazhuang Municipal Party Committee
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #31
    Update: Man Wrongfully Detained for Five Days Over 12-Character Comment
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #31
    Yushu Technology closed down 18.7%
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #32
    Post-95 Groom Gives All Premarital Property to Bride
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #32
    Lawyer responds: HIV test results should not be disclosed to spouse
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #33
    Chinese Super League: Harbor 1-1 Dalian Yingbo at home
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #33
    Afterimages of humanoid robots preparing for the race
    TechMachine 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
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Yushu's market value fell by more than 160 billion in two days after listing
    OtherMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  2. #31
    "Welcome to Dragon Restaurant" box office exceeds 1.2 billion yuan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  3. #32
    The 15-minute video of "Black Myth: Zhong Kui" fills the screen

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    4.9MSource metric
  4. #32
    Celebrities Show Off Their Love on Qixi Festival
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5MSource metric
  5. #33
    Fat Donglai officially responded to "recruiting 20 ex-convicts"
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  6. #33
    Why do domestic variety shows always have various "studies"?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  7. #34
    The claim for buying a "wall-view room" for tens of millions of dollars was rejected
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  8. #34
    Shanghai subway prices are going to increase
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
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. #31
    The U.S. announced a "bailout" and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 200 points. Moderna soared 120%.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #31
    Trump shows off the new construction of the White House: I love architecture and what I do best is construction
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #32
    Man who refused to repay a loan and killed his friend 2 years later hacked his uncle to death to silence him and was sentenced to death
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #32
    Xu Jiayin, the whole drama ends!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #33
    Two girls bought three hard-seat tickets and put snacks in one seat. The eldest sister asked for a seat but was refused. 12306 responses
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #33
    The old sexual bribery case of the Korean Football Association was exposed, Yu Hongchen became the biggest suspect, and Taishan fans were angry
    OtherMachine 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.

11signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #30
    Drone thermal imaging records the landing process of the first sub-stage of the rocket
    OtherMachine translated
    139.9KSource metric
  2. #30
    The proportion of medical insurance reimbursement in the next five years has been determined
    OtherMachine translated
    468.1KSource metric
  3. #31
    Why did Guan Junchen go to NVIDIA?
    OtherMachine translated
    466KSource metric
  4. #31
    Tao Heihei Announces Temporary Hiatus
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    138.8KSource metric
  5. #32
    A solemn statement from the China Gold Association
    OtherMachine translated
    138.1KSource metric
  6. #32
    The third uncle of the Southern School insists that William Chan will star in The Nine Gates
    OtherMachine translated
    463.1KSource metric
  7. #33
    Meng Ziyi has no obligation to give way to CP
    OtherMachine translated
    137.7KSource metric
  8. #33
    What's the difference between this and changing heads?
    OtherMachine translated
    459.4KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Honkai: Star Rail — Into the Stars: “Robin • Sunny Song: Happy Little Bird”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    782.6K playsSource metric
  2. #31
    All-female doctors gather! Speed ​​up the hospital physical examination program! To what extent does each need to be exposed?
    SocietyMachine translated
    975.1K playsSource metric
  3. #32
    StarToU | MacGuffin Team PV Released
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    976.5K playsSource metric
  4. #33
    "To the End of Loss" Forgotten Sea: Lost Waters Act III Version PV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    411.7K playsSource metric
  5. #33
    Received a strange guard [Seven Stars Chasing Life] Shisi
    OtherMachine translated
    2.3M playsSource metric
  6. #34
    NiKo vs apEX Lie Detector "Showdown"
    OtherMachine translated
    677.1K playsSource metric
  7. #34
    Gale Borrowed Izuna's Sharingan for an Aerospace Battle: Delta Has a Mad Dog Too
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    582.8K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    CCTV Qixi Gala Program List
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #31
    Life goes by with the passage of time, and gray hair grows old
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    Identity V: Extra Pages Diary Mini Variety Show
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #32
    Who has passed the balloon-tying challenge?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #33
    Show your love with your five senses
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    Danzi Shen Zhaoliwen's combo transition
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #34
    Isn’t this a good-looking avatar?
    OtherMachine 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. #31
    Yushu Technology closed down 18.7%
    OtherMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #31
    The special live broadcast of Tomb Raider Notes also accidentally broke into Tianjia
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #32
    Comrade Li Yongjin Passes Away
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #32
    Zeng Linfeng is appointed acting mayor of Xicheng District, Beijing
    OtherMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  5. #33
    The main criminal in the Guiyang counterfeit liquor case was sentenced to 12 years in prison
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #33
    He Jiong was rejected by the secret room because of his age
    OtherMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

4signals
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. #31
    Open-source screen recorder with 20,822 stars drops Tauri for Electron: a shell swap on the surface, 46 Rust modules underneath
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 171Source metric
  2. #31
    The must-install plug-in for DeepSeek Harness has been announced!

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 144Source metric
  3. #32
    Domestic models are becoming more and more powerful: the latest progress of DeepSeek V4, Kimi K3 and GLM

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 144Source metric
  4. #33
    The Website Has Been Upgraded, Yet I Feel a Little Reluctant to Let Go
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
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. #31
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #32
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #33
    Under Mount Fuji
    EntertainmentMachine translated