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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

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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.

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #42
    Old stock investors also fell into the trap and were defrauded of nearly 5 million in 4 days
    BusinessMachine translated
    154.9KSource metric
  2. #42
    The woman found that her child had not left the subway and forced her into the carriage.
    OtherMachine translated
    141.9KSource metric
  3. #43
    The price of MG07 is booming.
    OtherMachine translated
    154.6KSource metric
  4. #43
    Gordon will announce his retirement
    OtherMachine translated
    139.9KSource metric
  5. #44
    BYD executives say smart driving capabilities are better than Huawei's

    Context: BYD is a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as batteries.

    OtherAI context · definition
    137.3KSource metric
  6. #44
    Gold prices soar
    OtherMachine translated
    154.5KSource metric
  7. #45
    Stills of White Deer Blooming to Tumi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    136.7KSource metric
  8. #45
    Soaring gold prices can’t stop the car
    OtherMachine translated
    141.6KSource 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. #43
    Big data is so familiar that 3 mobile phones actually display 3 prices
    TechMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  2. #43
    Why is durian price plummeting?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.9MSource metric
  3. #44
    Parents are devastated after their children drop out of school
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  4. #44
    Abandoned baby boy found in Heilongjiang village
    OtherMachine translated
    3.8MSource metric
  5. #45
    Jay Chou purchased a mansion in the name of Kun Ling
    OtherMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  6. #45
    On the subway, a little girl was about to sing, but her father covered her mouth
    OtherMachine translated
    3.7MSource metric
  7. #46
    The takeaway boy who defeated the enemy with "one car" was found
    OtherMachine translated
    3.6MSource metric
  8. #46
    An Yixuan's 44.22 million deposit from her husband Chen Ronglian was rejected
    OtherMachine translated
    3.6MSource 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. #43
    Decision on Countermeasures Against Applied DNA Sciences and Five Other U.S. Entities
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #44
    Yu Donglai Says He Won't Help Companies for Three Years, Will Stop All Business Expansion After 2030
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #44
    Xi'an Reports on Dispute Between SEG Mall and Person Who Fell
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #45
    Chinese volleyball star Li Yingying undergoes heart surgery, ruled out of the Asian Championship and Asian Games
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #45
    Live Earwig Found in Xita Laotaitai BBQ Chili Powder; Restaurant Paid 1,000 Yuan and Offered Another Meal
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #46
    Property Fee Hike Wins 90% Owner Support, Challenging the 'Property Managers Are the Enemy' Myth
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #43
    Firefighters rescued worker after his legs were crushed by boulders
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #43
    Wu Fei was awarded the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut"
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #44
    Russia says there are currently no preconditions for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #44
    Philippine activist: Philippines has no independent foreign policy
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #45
    Liu Huawen, former secretary-general of the Jilin Provincial Government, was investigated
    CultureMachine translated
  6. #45
    The first instance of a man’s murder of his ex-wife after divorce begins today
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #46
    Ren Zhengfei talks about China's AI advantages again
    TechMachine translated
Category

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
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #43
    [Shao Song: Give me back my mountains and rivers] This time, Yue Fei survived!
    OtherMachine translated
    108K playsSource metric
  2. #43
    NiKo vs apEX Lie Detector "Showdown"
    OtherMachine translated
    816K playsSource metric
  3. #44
    No, buddy, is it stuck?
    OtherMachine translated
    284.9K playsSource metric
  4. #45
    [Gordon Roasts] This Person's Cooking Skills May Be Worse Than Mine
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.3M playsSource metric
  5. #45
    "To the End of Loss" Forgotten Sea: Lost Waters Act III Version PV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    796.6K playsSource metric
  6. #46
    Universal Channel Special Column | Clean Dust
    OtherMachine translated
    115.3K playsSource metric
  7. #46
    Multi-chef ecstasy! The top performers in the dance area, Jin Yiwei, are here to celebrate Itchy Mouse’s birthday!
    OtherMachine translated
    2M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #43
    Xiaou Yu is in the top ten of the national server list
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #43
    Ao Ruipeng asked me cutely what my name was.
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #44
    Tan Songyun is spitting bubbles despite the shark special effects
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #44
    What is it like to go fishing in a place that feels like a fairyland?
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #45
    Henan Cultural Tourism, your soldiers are here
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  6. #45
    The latest adjustments to the Honor of Kings experience server
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #46
    The Snow King is Coming animation starts airing
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource 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. #43
    Goodbye Class 18 extra chapter begins
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  2. #43
    An old man left his old house with 390,000 in cash to get moldy
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #44
    NOVA Defeats XLG to Advance to the Next Round
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  4. #44
    4 days countdown to TOP’s debut youth concert
    OtherMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  5. #45
    Hebei Golden Season Hotel was sued by Jiji
    OtherMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  6. #45
    Japanese teacher was fired after secretly filming her with urine
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  7. #46
    Man drove drunk into night market, injuring 7 people
    OtherMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  8. #46
    Ali Does the Jiatong Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource 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. #43
    From "Niu Lai" to DCP: How does a movie enter the cinema?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  2. #43
    When LLM meets containers: My Docker study notes and thoughts on AI backend (including reverse proxy Nginx)
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 126Source metric
  3. #44
    Super easy to use R8 Configuration Analyzer, optimize your app size and memory
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  4. #45
    I used DeepSeek-V4-Pro to perfectly replicate Apple’s official website

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 117Source metric
  5. #46
    Spring AI 2.0 source code analysis (1): What exactly happens in a ChatClient call?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source 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. #43
    Deserted Island
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #44
    Best Bad Friend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #45
    Extraterrestrial
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #46
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated