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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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Preserved ranking signals

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. #34
    The king lost 47 pounds
    OtherMachine translated
    167.2KSource metric
  2. #35
    One more reason to drink water
    OtherMachine translated
    165.7KSource metric
  3. #35
    Shenzhen Subway maintenance staff trampled on the dining area while wearing shoes
    OtherMachine translated
    182.3KSource metric
  4. #36
    Grandpa takes photos with two fighting cats
    OtherMachine translated
    165.5KSource metric
  5. #36
    my country's climate anomalies
    OtherMachine translated
    181.7KSource metric
  6. #37
    Ding Yuxi Ke Chun new drama status
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    164KSource metric
  7. #37
    Vote for the radio drama after Jiangmen was poisoned
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    155.3KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
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. #35
    Nokia responds by withdrawing from mainland China market
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  2. #35
    A fisherman caught a bag of suspected official seals, local response
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  3. #36
    China's U17 women's football team was eliminated by draw
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  4. #36
    Doctor: Obesity steals male fertility
    OtherMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  5. #37
    Only 6 of 24 people answered the color blindness chart of the driver's license physical examination correctly.
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  6. #37
    Chengdu Auto Show staged a heart-warming scene
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  7. #38
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to Japanese parliamentarians’ plan to visit China next week
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  8. #38
    6-month-old baby girl dies after falling rocks hit vehicle
    OtherMachine translated
    4.4MSource 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. #35
    The People's Liberation Army's new cutting-edge weapons are shockingly revealed. Experts: The firepower of "super rockets" can cover the Taiwan Strait and Yonaguni Island
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #35
    The survey found that the breakfast that blood sugar fears most is meat buns, which are fifth and first. Many people eat them every day.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #36
    William Chan revealed that he was replaced after more than 10 days in the group, and he had no choice but to leave with his third uncle from Nanpai. "The makeup photos have been taken, and I have been waiting in the hotel, but I found that the costume was put on by someone else..."
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #37
    The Philippine Coast Guard ship was suspected of carrying supplies to an old warship sitting on the Second Thomas Shoal, but it was stopped and the Philippine Marines continued to go hungry.
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #38
    Who do you support in the Kaohsiung mayoral election? Latest street poll results surprise
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #38
    A few days after a pregnant woman rented a house and moved out, the landlord regretted and wanted to evict her: she would rather live in death than in life.
    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. #35
    Evergrande Life Insurance’s business license revoked
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #35
    Russia: The West provokes a "hybrid war" against Russia
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #36
    Woman picked up a 10,000 yuan luxury necklace for 55 yuan and was advised to refund it
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #36
    Xiangjie G9 launches roof tent
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #37
    Food blogger diagnosed with liver fluke after eating freshwater fish for 1 year
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #37
    Scarab Wang Ning takes additional wedding photos
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #38
    Media: Public opinion determines the case and the rule of law is out of order
    OtherMachine translated
  8. #38
    Hu Jun and Li Naiwen used an iron to iron Tong Liya's wig
    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. #35
    24 Hours Eating and Exploring Hangzhou With Friends Solved a Years-Long Mystery
    CultureMachine translated
    2.2M playsSource metric
  2. #36
    Let Me See Who Misspelled It!
    CultureMachine translated
    2.9M playsSource metric
  3. #37
    [Original song by Luo Tianyi] ༺Garland and Laurel༻ [narrative style/PV paid]
    OtherMachine translated
    20.5K playsSource metric
  4. #38
    Post-80s Creator’s 113-Minute AI Feature Film "Spirit Medium Town, Northeast China" Made in 4 Months
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.7M playsSource metric
  5. #38
    "Chicken Comes" Is an Extra-Long 90-Minute Film!!!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3M 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. #35
    A real girl's dream is to travel around the world
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #35
    Serious Offender Jumps Into Well to Save Child
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #36
    The title song of Xiaoshenyang Zeng Hui and Yao Chenai
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #36
    Jing Boran's New Drama Teaches Sun Qian How to Flirt with Him
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #37
    Song Jia revealed that she has not been in the group for a long time
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #37
    Sunny in early spring, scheduled for 0826
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #38
    My love may be a pity
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #38
    Identity V: Extra Page Notes: Fairy Illustrated Book
    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. #35
    Heavy weapon Lu Siyi was slandered and jumped off the building
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #35
    Hanzhong Case Involving Three Non-Biological Children Over Eight Years Goes to Trial
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  3. #36
    Pregnant woman accidentally swallowed poisonous liquid during prenatal check-up
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  4. #36
    Ran baby’s fighting face
    OtherMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  5. #37
    The case of a woman who was murdered by her ex-husband after she refused to get back together will be heard today.
    OtherMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  6. #37
    China and Russia Crack Down on Japan's New Militarism
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  7. #38
    Lord of Mysteries game character customization is so addictive
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  8. #38
    Kuergou Secret Game Live Preview
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #35
    Flutter 3.47 and Dart 3.13: Migration Guide You Need to Know
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  2. #35
    From 0 to 1, DeepSeek Harness nanny-level installation and usage tutorial!

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #36
    RAG Retrieval Optimization: Four Steps from 67% to 92%
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  4. #36
    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: 144Source metric
  5. #37
    AI Agent Complete Getting Started Guide: 30+ Core Concepts from LLM to Production
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  6. #38
    Does virtual scrolling really perform better than normal scrolling?
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 144Source 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. #35
    Actually
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #36
    Preference
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #37
    Cicada
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #38
    Bad Girl
    EntertainmentMachine translated