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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 Tech and AI Trends

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

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csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

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3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #10
    Performance comparison of MySQL migration to KaiwuDB: TPC-C test record
    TechMachine translated
    9.3KSource metric
  2. #10
    In-depth Research on Distributed GPU Intelligent Algorithms 2026 Edition (Part 2)
    TechMachine translated
    10KSource metric
  3. #11
    Docker - Quickly learn core concepts, understand images, containers, and warehouses at once
    OtherMachine translated
    10KSource metric
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #10
    Samsung Android system BUG troubleshooting records: Analysis of the root causes of long-term crashes in Apps such as Cloud QuickPass, Railway 12306, Personal Income Tax, and China Mobile
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 396Source metric
  2. #11
    The wave of DeepSeek Harness has caused people all over the world to install Node.js

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 396Source metric
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China News and Web Trends

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

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tencent-news

Tencent News

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

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5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    Train hits railway worker in Japan, killing 4
    OtherMachine translated
    1.4KSource metric
  2. #9
    Pregnant woman mistakenly took cell preservation solution during prenatal check-up, hospital: maternal and infant indicators were normal
    SocietyMachine translated
    105.4KSource metric
  3. #10
    The case of "Found out 3 children and 2 non-biological ones after 12 years of marriage" is in court today. The man claimed that he was informed that he was pregnant after more than ten days of being together. "My wife cheated on her with her ex-boss." The exposure was only to reduce the recurrence of the case.
    OtherMachine translated
    672.2KSource metric
  4. #10
    BoZhi 3X tops the joint venture electric car sales list, BoZhi 7 sales halve, Toyota's dream of high-end electric cars in China is blocked
    OtherMachine translated
    79.3KSource metric
  5. #11
    Former "Taiwan independence" elements now state that they will "promote peaceful cross-Strait reunification at all costs."
    OtherMachine translated
    400.4KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

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5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    Shanghai has introduced the "Shanghai Eight Rules" for the property market and implemented precise policies to promote the active release of reasonable demand for home purchases.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    Short words but long meaning | Beating up the liar Zhang Long demonstrates the responsibility of mainstream media
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #10
    Why has the "lights on the Bund" moment become Shanghai's latest "visa on arrival"?
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #11
    The "Eight Rules in Shanghai" for the Shanghai property market have been implemented: the down payment ratio for second homes outside the outer ring road has been reduced to 15%, and a maximum subsidy of 80,000 yuan supports "old-for-new"
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #11
    The Jingwei reclamation sculpture in a scenic spot in Ji'an, Jiangxi was accused of using the image of a foreign angel. The scenic spot stated that it will organize cultural and historical experts and citizen representatives to jointly review
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

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6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    Man Beaten to Death After Refusing a Toast at Gathering; Compensation Ordered
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #9
    Man was defrauded of nearly 8 million and was ridiculed by the scammer
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #10
    Zhang Benmiwa: It was a fluke to score 1 point against Sun Yingsha
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #10
    Media: The two-person and three-seater railway should not be "harmony"
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #11
    Zhang Xue said that every car seized on the island will be given away until the reunification of the two sides.
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #11
    "The courier was fined 100 yuan and ended his life" is untrue
    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.

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    3 lives in 34 days! Henan father and son continue to rescue people in Qingdao
    OtherMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  2. #10
    Xu Huaiyu was accused by his brother of not caring about his family and fighting for inheritance
    OtherMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  3. #11
    WeChat tests new “press and hold to text” function
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  4. #11
    Former Vice Mayor of Chongqing Jiang Duntao was indicted
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
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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.

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weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #9
    No wonder gold shops don’t allow nails to be left on
    OtherMachine translated
    288.3KSource metric
  2. #9
    Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui third perspective
    OtherMachine translated
    480.5KSource metric
  3. #10
    Zeng Hui's Xiao Shenyang episode is so weird that it looks like it was generated by AI
    TechMachine translated
    473.9KSource metric
  4. #10
    Zhang Zifeng was so thin that his cheeks were all gone.
    OtherMachine translated
    285.1KSource metric
  5. #11
    45-year-old Edison Chen and 48-year-old Huang Xiaoming
    OtherMachine translated
    284.8KSource metric
  6. #11
    Man picked up 3 gold bars and threw them away thinking they were fake
    OtherMachine translated
    467.1KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

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2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    Why is there no such sword that omits the blade and leaves only the tip to reduce costs?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    The child asked, "One rotation is equivalent to the entire universe revolving around me. Wouldn't those celestial bodies far away from me easily exceed the speed of light?" How should I explain it?
    OtherMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

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2

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #9
    The taste of Sichuan peppercorns is so strange. Why was the highest level of pampering in ancient times called "Pepper of the Pepper House"?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #10
    How do you evaluate the TV series "All Quiet in Peking"?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
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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.

10signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    If You Were a Poet
    CultureMachine translated
    4.7M playsSource metric
  2. #10
    [Exclusive/Complete] Ever Night Episode 19: The Night of Light [April Chinese Animation]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  3. #11
    "How did you drive the car"
    OtherMachine translated
    762.7K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

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4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    All the baby circle mobilization starts
    OtherMachine translated
    8.7MSource metric
  2. #10
    The 7th National Ethnic Minority Literature and Art Performance
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #11
    Baize Cup S3 starts
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #11
    U.S. federal debt tops $40 trillion
    BusinessMachine translated
    8.6MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    46-Year-Old Ronaldinho Returns to Join an Italian Serie C Club
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.6MSource metric
  2. #10
    The 7th National Ethnic Minority Literature and Art Performance
    OtherMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  3. #11
    Online Notice About Bengbu High School Admissions Is a Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
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Chinese Music Trends

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

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