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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.

17signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #2
    In the Wang Xing case, 17 criminal suspects in the cross-border human trafficking group were prosecuted and suspected of trafficking in women, kidnapping, etc. What kind of punishment will they face?
    OtherMachine translated
    2.6M heatSource metric
  2. #3
    Douyin launches "Ganmao Takeout" for virtual ordering. The order will not be delivered, but the amount will be deposited into "Save Together". What do you think of this feature? How to interpret it from a business perspective?
    BusinessMachine translated
    7M heatSource metric
  3. #3
    The Shanghai subway fare increase hearing plan was announced, and ticketing was simultaneously launched. The average fare per person of the two plans will increase by about 1 yuan. What do you think of these two plans?
    OtherMachine translated
    2M heatSource metric
  4. #4
    The crab pond is eaten by the national treasure "Oriental White Stork" with crabs valued at NT$30,000 to 40,000 every day. The pond owner says that he cannot bear it anymore. Is there any good solution? Who is responsible for the pond owner’s losses?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9M heatSource metric
  5. #4
    Foshan Investigates Education Officials Over Teacher Hiring Exam and Will Reconduct Interviews
    SocietyMachine translated
    2M heatSource 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. #3
    These 6 networks are closely related to your and my life
    OtherMachine translated
    824.1KSource metric
  2. #3
    China-Africa Audiovisual Agreement kicks off in Beijing
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  3. #4
    cancer vaccine
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  4. #4
    Blank gun Li Ka-shing’s son kidnapping case
    OtherMachine translated
    823.9KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    Weimob WAI Upgraded to “Weimob Xingyuan,” Launching Closed Beta of an AI-Native Business Management System

    Context: Weimob is a Chinese software company providing tools for businesses and merchants.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #4
    Early-Stage Project | Startup Aims to Build a Mother-and-Baby AI Ecosystem Through Smart Feeding
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #5
    Unitree Technology Begins Initial Pricing for STAR Market IPO, Valuation Estimated to Exceed RMB 40 Billion

    Context: The STAR Market is a Shanghai Stock Exchange board for science and technology companies.

    BusinessAI context · definition
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. #3
    10 must-install plug-ins for DeepSeek Harness

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 1.1KSource metric
  2. #3
    Backend Lessons from the Su Shen Million-Yuan Resume Controversy
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 900Source metric
  3. #4
    Dart 3.13 big update, feels more exciting than Flutter
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 828Source 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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    "Aren't you afraid of people running and jumping upstairs?" Is the house coming?
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #3
    "Dong Mingzhu runs a technical school and the tuition can be lower."
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #4
    New Housing Provident Fund Policy: What Are the Benefits?
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #4
    Summer travel continues to be popular, please keep this guide
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #5
    Japan’s tourism industry is in decline
    OtherMachine translated
    7.5MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    Xu Jiayin was sentenced to take away more than 50 billion yuan in Evergrande dividends with his ex-wife Ding Yumei
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #3
    The sale of shares triggered internal strife in the Buss family, and the Lakers staged a real-life "succession battle"
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #4
    O'Neal warned the 76ers: If you don't win the championship, you will fail. James and Embiid are under unprecedented pressure
    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. #3
    Time-lapse recording of the Chang'e-7 mission's vehicle and arrow assembly completing vertical transfer. The launch is planned to be carried out in the near future.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #3
    During the "100-day rescue" election campaign, Lai Qingde was criticized for "policy bribery and double-standard vote buying"
    OtherMachine translated
    3KSource metric
  3. #4
    Lu’s wife Xu Chunying was sentenced to 7 years in prison, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responded
    OtherMachine translated
    73.6KSource metric
  4. #4
    The amount of bribes was extremely huge. Former Vice President of Bank of Communications Hou Weidong was prosecuted
    BusinessMachine translated
    983Source 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. #3
    Win RMB 474,600 Per IPO Lot: Unitree Surges 629.44% on Debut, Valued at RMB 444.9 Billion
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #3
    Review immediately | The top 13 in the written examination will be eliminated. Fairness cannot be ignored by "internal review"
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #4
    Short words but long meaning | Doctors’ Day, think again about the profession of “doctor”
    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. #3
    Stimulating the vitality of the sinking market: these points are worth looking forward to
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #3
    This five-year plan is related to insurance, medical treatment, and drug purchase.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #4
    Academician and Navy Vice Admiral Zhao Xiaozhe Removed from the Chinese Academy of Engineering
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #4
    You may not really need to wear long johns this year.
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
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. #3
    The No. 1 weapon supports China’s energy confidence
    OtherMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
  2. #3
    Interpretation of the economic report card for the first seven months from three dimensions
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.5MSource metric
  3. #4
    English test scores for CET-4 and CET-6 will be available from August 24
    OtherMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
  4. #4
    Will Typhoon Sadr arrive in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai?
    OtherMachine translated
    11.3MSource 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. #3
    What changes have been made in the upgrade of the housing provident fund system?
    OtherMachine translated
    13.3MSource metric
  2. #3
    China Achieves First Rocket Land Recovery
    TechMachine translated
    12.2MSource metric
  3. #4
    Will Typhoon Saudel Reach Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai?
    SocietyMachine translated
    12.1MSource metric
  4. #4
    "Shadr" may reach super typhoon level
    OtherMachine translated
    13.3MSource 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. #3
    Frozen
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #4
    After Tomorrow
    EntertainmentMachine translated