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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 Social Media Trends

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

10signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
10

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #45
    The top 13 in the written test were all eliminated, and the bottom five were all counterattacked
    OtherMachine translated
    129.7KSource metric
  2. #45
    Yu Chengdong said that the press conference just now did not go well
    OtherMachine translated
    430.2KSource metric
  3. #46
    It was discovered that the general manager’s annual salary exceeded 770,000 yuan after he took on private work
    OtherMachine translated
    129.1KSource metric
  4. #46
    Identity V competition super talk
    OtherMachine translated
    428.8KSource metric
  5. #47
    Fan Zhendong will appear at the Dusseldorf press conference
    OtherMachine translated
    425KSource metric
  6. #47
    empty gun box office
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    128.5KSource metric
  7. #48
    Zhao Jinmai’s beauty attracts heated discussion on the Internet
    OtherMachine translated
    424.6KSource metric
  8. #48
    Liu Yuning's live broadcast of Anli Zangfeng
    OtherMachine translated
    127.4KSource metric
  9. #49
    Dog Days are almost over, why is it still so hot?
    OtherMachine translated
    127.1KSource metric
  10. #49
    Yao Chen saves Xiao Shenyang
    OtherMachine translated
    422.2KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
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. #46
    College Students Refuse to Use New Year's Gift Money for Living Expenses
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
  2. #47
    Jay Chou Shares Romantic Photo with Hannah Quinlivan on Qixi Festival
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.5MSource metric
  3. #47
    Heavy rains in Henan Province save farmers from waist-deep water to harvest peanuts
    OtherMachine translated
    3.5MSource metric
  4. #48
    Guangdong woman is highly myopic and sees dark shadows in front of her eyes after taking a flight
    OtherMachine translated
    3.4MSource metric
  5. #48
    Actress Xu Di Responds to Xue Zhenzhu's Resurgence in Popularity
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.4MSource metric
  6. #49
    The kitten smashed the owner's jade bracelet worth 7,000 to 8,000 yuan with one kick
    OtherMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  7. #49
    Peng Wenzheng: Promote Peaceful Cross-Strait Reunification at Any Cost
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  8. #50
    The insulation layer "flyed", who is responsible?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #46
    Property Fee Hike Wins 90% Owner Support, Challenging the 'Property Managers Are the Enemy' Myth
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #47
    Should Work Units Intervene in Public Officials' Social Disputes? | Fengxiangbiao Studio
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #47
    Henan Issues New Paid Leave Policy: Officials Must Lead by Example and Ensure Employees Take Full Leave
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #48
    Take as much rest as you need! Henan’s new paid leave policy is here! Encourage the trial implementation of the "Friday half-day + weekend + annual leave" short-distance vacation model
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #49
    After repeatedly mocking Stephen Chow for having no children, no friends, and avoiding people, Danny Lee apologized: “I shouldn’t have said those things in public”; I never exploited or betrayed Stephen Chow; please stop harassing my family
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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. #46
    Media: Gynecological diseases are not moral stains
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #46
    Blogger: Russian forces change tactics and use thermobaric bombs extensively
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #47
    44-year-old Ren Jiaxuan’s recent situation exposed
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #47
    Citi: Bessant steps in to make dollar pay
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #48
    Remains of 2 Belgian climbers found 34 years later
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #48
    The media commented on a man’s will that property be given to his younger brother but not his wife and children.
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #49
    Blogger: Ukrainian missiles tear apart the lifeline of Russia’s aerospace industry
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #49
    Prices of gold jewelery from many domestic brands have soared
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

21signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #46
    Make the longest coir raincoat knife technique.
    OtherMachine translated
    445.7K playsSource metric
  2. #47
    South Korea: From a Golden Age to Dark Times
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  3. #48
    POV: High School Students Racing for Food (Late-Night Snack Edition)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.3M playsSource metric
  4. #48
    [Shen Yue] When I become slow, there will be such a slow late night radio station
    OtherMachine translated
    371.7K playsSource metric
  5. #49
    Custom crosshair! List of new collectibles in S11! The weakest operator in the test server is born! Detailed explanation of Ronaldinho's skills! Explosion mode has been improved and new pictures have been added! Liquid Nitrogen Fluttershy finally appears! "S11 Test Server"
    OtherMachine translated
    304.8K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #46
    The classic return of Ah Sing and Archie Pastry Mountain
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #46
    Lei Tong's Passion Earns Chun Zi's 'Me Too'
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #47
    I Have My Own Qixi Festival Ritual
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #47
    Azhe's variety show ends with 5100 Luck Gods
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #48
    The first wave of word-of-mouth reviews for the movie Empty Gun
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  6. #48
    Yuan Yawei flashes impromptu singing on the streets of Melbourne
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #49
    The Iconic Stir-Fried Pork with Chili Moment Is Here
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  8. #49
    Movie Empty Gun Douyin Live Broadcast
    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
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #46
    Rumor: Typhoon Knocked Off a Wind Turbine Blade
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  2. #46
    TYL defeated AG
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  3. #47
    Naruto Mobile Game Akatsuki’s full range of flying skills revealed
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  4. #47
    Woman contracted HPV after using public yoga mat
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  5. #48
    Russia and Ukraine continue to attack each other
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  6. #48
    Russia aids Serbia in fighting fires
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  7. #49
    Homework Judgment Day, August 25
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  8. #49
    Golden Shovel Power of Nature will be launched tomorrow
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource 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. #46
    DeepSeek Harness is really strong, ordinary users can wait a little longer

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #47
    When LLM meets containers: My Docker study notes and thoughts on AI backend (including reverse proxy Nginx)
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #48
    AI project goes online: After tossing around with Cloudflare, it’s really great but also has a lot of pitfalls
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #49
    AI Agent Complete Getting Started Guide: 30+ Core Concepts from LLM to Production
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
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Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals