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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.

20signals
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    Comment Now｜How 12345 Hotline Gets Out of the "Wishing Pool" Dilemma
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #18
    Discipline Inspection Commissions of many enterprises and institutions have stopped using online reporting mailboxes. What is the reason behind this?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #18
    Shanghai Book Fair: 71-Year-Old Mo Yan Squats to Pose With a Reader in a Wheelchair
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #19
    The fake editor-in-chief Zhang Long’s academic cloak fell apart, and Xi’an Automobile Vocational University responded that he would be dismissed
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #19
    Once a top performer｜Zheng Guolin: From "emperor professional households" to scenic NPCs, people have to rely on their skills to make a living
    OtherMachine translated
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. #17
    DMV staff responded to accusations of "private charging of public electricity"
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #17
    A group of 10 motorcycles rushed onto the highway, killing one person
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #18
    The delivery boy who knocked down a knife-wielding man was rewarded by the platform
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #18
    Hong Kong cracks down on illegal prostitution, 9 mainland women arrested
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #19
    Media: Please let go of a blue-haired girl who works hard
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #19
    Contact between North Korea and US leaders? Ministry of Foreign Affairs: No comment
    OtherMachine 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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    The east wind of vaccines is finally here
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  2. #18
    Shanghai subway fares are planned to be adjusted. What are the considerations?
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  3. #19
    “AI dramas are like feeding pigs, I really can’t eat anymore”
    TechMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  4. #19
    "Children's chemotherapy should not be spicy." The boss quietly stuffed the money
    OtherMachine translated
    6.2MSource 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. #18
    The three major U.S. stock indexes rose collectively, U.S. pharmaceutical stocks soared, and pharmaceutical giants soared 120%
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #19
    Zhang Zhongwei is appointed director of the Shanghai Municipal Government Research Office
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #19
    The borderline female employee at the gas station...
    OtherMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    'This is an ominous milestone' as U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion mark
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
  2. #19
    The color faded after just a few wears, and many consumers complained about Zhu Bingren’s copper jewelry! Beijing store: Cannot exchange for new ones after timeout...Some people still have the color fade after replacing them.
    OtherMachine translated
    36KSource 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.

17signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #17
    Pregnant women repeatedly checked with doctors before taking methanol by mistake
    OtherMachine translated
    501KSource metric
  2. #17
    Xiaomi humanoid robot live video exposed
    TechMachine translated
    240.8KSource metric
  3. #18
    Jing Boran and Sun Qian find a director for intimate scenes
    OtherMachine translated
    497.6KSource metric
  4. #18
    No wonder it’s easy to feel pain when you’re thin
    OtherMachine translated
    239.9KSource metric
  5. #19
    The company was exposed to have set up prison-style workstations to force out employees
    BusinessMachine translated
    235.2KSource metric
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #17
    Capturing the Tyndall effect over Erhai Lake

    Context: The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by tiny particles suspended in a medium.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7MSource metric
  2. #18
    Soft Rounded Makeup Is Perfect for Subtle Features

    Context: Zhuyuan Yurun is a Chinese makeup style associated with rounded, smooth, luminous features.

    CultureAI context · definition
    6.6MSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #17
    The price of RTX5060Ti graphics card has skyrocketed to 6,000 yuan. What are the possible reasons behind this?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  2. #17
    Do those who can get into Tsinghua and Peking University have higher IQs than ordinary people?
    OtherMachine translated
    930K heatSource metric
  3. #18
    DeepSeek Harness Easily Breaks GitHub Records: What Kind of Revolution Could It Spark?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    870K heatSource metric
  4. #18
    What do you think about Yang Guofu Malatang’s claim that figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu sent flowers to the opening, and publicly apologized after being cracked down?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    My Football Journey
    SocietyMachine translated
    306.8KSource metric
  2. #18
    Anonymous GM: James' 76-year career will be a laughingstock in the future
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    525.9KSource metric
  3. #19
    Active Players' Total MVP+FMVP Count: LeBron James Leads
    OtherMachine translated
    283.9KSource metric
  4. #19
    Shenhua Fans Surround Young Wu Lei Fan After Match; Police Investigating
    SocietyMachine translated
    522.9KSource 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
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Central Bank Conducts 5 Billion Yuan Seven-Day Reverse Repo Operation Today

    Context: A reverse repo is a central bank operation that temporarily injects funds into the financial system.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #19
    China's Three Major A-Share Indices Open Lower; Zhongji Innolight and Eoptolink Fall Over 10%
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #18
    Rust + Tauri implements a "habits tree": creative applications starting from the inspiration of Grove
    OtherMachine translated
    7KSource metric
  2. #19
    Linux: Disk Hardware Principles and Storage Media Explained
    TechMachine translated
    4.7KSource metric
  3. #19
    Qwen3.8-27B Open-Source Test: Local Deployment and Coze Integration, Runs on 16GB GPUs
    TechMachine translated
    6.3KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    2026 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Michelin Guide Debuts Joint Restaurant List, Shenzhen Shines
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #18
    Anthropic Rolls Out Invisible Text Watermarks for Claude; DeepSeek Peak-Off-Peak Pricing Takes Effect; South China Sea Summer Fishing Moratorium Ends

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

    TechAI context · definition
  3. #19
    First Ninebot National Karting Race Concludes, Two New Products Debut
    TechMachine translated
  4. #19
    From Cars Finding Chargers to Power Finding Cars: Sunwoda’s Mobile Charging Business Logic
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #18
    The interviewer said, “Open your AI tools” — then I realized he wasn’t testing code at all
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 252Source metric
  2. #19
    AI Agents Keep Adding Features; It Says: I Cut Them All
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 270Source metric
  3. #19
    ECharts too flat? Try this Vue 3D charting library
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 243Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Space evacuation changes: Pull 2 of 3 levers to escape! Detailed guide to Laotai and his sidekick’s skills. Dedicated elevators and evacuation points can also be possessed! [S11 Test Server]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    542.2K playsSource metric
  2. #19
    These clips may sound familiar, but did you know they all come from the same song?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.8M playsSource 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. #18
    It’s time for Mr. Qi to show his true strength
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #18
    Zhang Xiaojin, a civil servant who looks after the house, has lost sight of it
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #19
    Twin sisters have very different performances in love drama
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #19
    Should Wu Xie, who stole the pen, raise the little bottle boy himself?
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource 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. #18
    Scenery After the Rain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    He and He
    OtherMachine translated