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August 21, 2026

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

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Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

22signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    Now you know why this band no longer has a lead singer, right?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.8M playsSource metric
  2. #31
    MV: The World Will Be Astonished by Japan's Post-Disaster Recovery Speed
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.3M playsSource metric
  3. #32
    Learn to Make Bright, Fragrant Chili Oil at Home
    CultureMachine translated
    2.6M playsSource metric
  4. #33
    [Genshin Impact] The strongest replacement? The best free weapons for Linaya and Shenzi? Which characters in the latest winter free weapons can drink soup? Which weapons are worth practicing for forging?
    OtherMachine translated
    241.1K playsSource metric
  5. #34
    Video: The Rocket Landing, Captured in Full
    TechMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  6. #34
    In-Depth Look at Fangcheng S, the First Fangchengbao Sedan
    TechMachine translated
    470.2K 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. #31
    Life goes by with the passage of time, and gray hair grows old
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #31
    Chai Liujin is a very handsome puppy
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #32
    Show your love with your five senses
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #32
    Get your certificate today
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #33
    Listening to Li Jiawei and Wang Zhengliang’s tracking can help you breathe
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #33
    A Letter from Roco Kingdom to the Post-00s Generation
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #34
    It turns out that American boy style suits me too
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #34
    I Like You 6 has a great after-sales service at the end
    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
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    Police Expose Free Skins Scam
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #31
    Foshan again reports recruitment incident at Jihua Middle School
    OtherMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  3. #32
    International gold price returns to US$4,600
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  4. #32
    Xinsheng Technology goes public today
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  5. #33
    A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Haiyuan County, Zhongwei, Ningxia
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  6. #33
    6-year-old girl walks 380 kilometers on rampage
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  7. #34
    Actual test of battle screen of Lord of Mysteries game
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  8. #34
    Heartwarming Mutual Aid Among Car Owners in Remote Areas
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #31
    Who Is Driving AI: A 2026 Survey of the Agent Browser Ecosystem
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 189Source metric
  2. #31
    It only took me 10 minutes to write this blog using Skill｜Skill Beginner’s Guide
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  3. #32
    Why is Codex suddenly slow? After running a requirement for dozens of minutes, I discovered that the way it works has changed.
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  4. #33
    Front-end AI interview questions
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  5. #34
    Didn't expect it! Skills can also be tested — Skill tutorials that even novices can understand
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #31
    In 1976, Hua Guofeng violated Chairman Mao’s last wish and kept Chairman Mao’s body, which has had an impact on future generations to this day.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #31
    Guan Xiaotong was scolded for being "too revealing" during the Oktoberfest? The truth is exposed: Why should the stylist take the blame?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #32
    up to date! Guangdong Provincial Government appoints and removes staff
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #32
    Henan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision: Meng Xianying is under investigation
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    Former Evergrande chief economist Ren Zeping is on the hot search again! Netizen: He should be the smartest person in Evergrande. He received an annual salary of 15 million for several consecutive years and finally retired.
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #33
    After my 14-year-old daughter dropped out of school and played with her mobile phone in black and white for two consecutive months, I realized: she was not depressed or internally consumed, but she had a serious lack of "sense of value."
    TechMachine translated
  7. #34
    Doctors have found that diabetic patients who can run and jump basically stop doing these 8 things by the age of 65.
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #34
    Extremely outrageous! Evergrande’s second-in-command Xia Haijun’s neighbor in the United States turned out to be another rich man who escaped
    OtherMachine 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. #31
    The Xiaolongbao shop owner who "sent his baby to Zhejiang University" was found
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #31
    High-fives from Chinese and foreign tourists in Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie go viral
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #32
    Domestic humanoid robots rush to a new cycle of industrial implementation
    TechMachine translated
  4. #32
    "Medicine Tiger" Yu Wenming embezzled 63.44 million and was sentenced to 15 years in prison
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #33
    Xiangjie G9 press conference reappears the route dispute
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #33
    Who is "paying the bill" for the United States to increase sanctions on Iran?
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #34
    Woman says she was molested by racecourse trainer while riding horse
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #34
    Woman contracted HPV after using public yoga mat
    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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    Several Shenhua fan organizations announced that they would watch the game in silence
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  2. #32
    Chen Bolin regrets deserting military service
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  3. #33
    Beijing releases upper and lower limits for social security payment base in 2026
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  4. #33
    More than 30 people became "disabled" and falsely claimed 700,000 yuan in subsidies
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  5. #34
    Hui Yinghong was humiliated by her hairstylist when she first came back
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  6. #34
    The Chinese developed a mosquito-killing laser cannon
    OtherMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #31
    Fruits of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #32
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #33
    Overcast
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #34
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

7signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    love in endless summer
    OtherMachine translated
    184.6KSource metric
  2. #31
    How strong is Sun Yingsha’s field control?
    OtherMachine translated
    168.9KSource metric
  3. #32
    Fan Zhendong’s first show has sold more than 3,000 tickets
    OtherMachine translated
    183.7KSource metric
  4. #32
    Yao Yiyao’s mother denies abusing her daughter
    OtherMachine translated
    168.7KSource metric
  5. #33
    JDG defeated BLG
    OtherMachine translated
    167.8KSource metric
  6. #33
    Wuhan Luxihe pastry has two layers of expiration date labels
    OtherMachine translated
    183.4KSource metric
  7. #34
    The feeling from Di Lieba's running boy days is back
    OtherMachine translated
    183.3KSource metric