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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 Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

16signals
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. #11
    Huawei has released the world's first wide straight mobile phone. It was previously revealed to be priced at 6,000-7,000 yuan. Are you optimistic about its market prospects?
    TechMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #12
    Two people bought 3 train seats and put snacks on them and refused to give up their seats. 12306 claimed that the seat they purchased belonged to the person who purchased the tickets. Should they give up their seats in this case? How can the rules be improved?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  3. #12
    Why are there no sects from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan in martial arts games?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  4. #13
    How do you evaluate a university’s installation of campus networks in student dormitories and the forced removal of broadband purchased by students themselves? What is the most reasonable way to configure the network in university dormitories?
    OtherMachine translated
    980K heatSource metric
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #12
    Man was detained for beating woman in KTV box toilet
    OtherMachine translated
    278.7KSource metric
  2. #12
    Sun Xiaojie said that having a second child is an affirmation to her husband and in-laws
    OtherMachine translated
    454.5KSource metric
  3. #13
    Dabing said handing over salary after marriage is a matter of three views
    OtherMachine translated
    443.5KSource metric
  4. #13
    WeChat chat box ugly
    OtherMachine translated
    275.5KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's AMEC

    Context: AMEC, or Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China, is a Chinese semiconductor equipment maker.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #13
    InnoLight Responds to Impact of 'U.S. Optical Module Ban': No Comment for Now as No Ban Has Been Issued
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #14
    JD.com: Open-Sources JoyAI-Video-Edit, a Real-Time Streaming Video Editing Model
    TechMachine 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. #12
    Deploy PandaWiki on Feiniu NAS: Build a Self-Hosted AI Knowledge Base with Remote Access
    TechMachine translated
    9KSource metric
  2. #12
    Can I use Feisuan JavaAI to pass JWT authentication in 30 minutes?
    TechMachine translated
    10KSource metric
  3. #13
    In-depth experience of time series database hypertable architecture (Part 2): compression, distribution and performance on real battlefields
    OtherMachine translated
    9KSource 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. #12
    my country has achieved land recovery of orbit-stage rockets for the first time; HOVERAir VERSA modular drone was released; Yushu Technology’s Science and Technology Innovation Board surged 629% on the first day of listing
    TechMachine translated
  2. #12
    The new product launch conference of Xiangjie G9 and Hongmeng Zhixing was officially held, and a number of blockbuster new products were released
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #13
    Aian joins hands with Huawei to further deepen the relationship. Behind the debut of Ray7, there is a pure electric technology revolution for the young market.
    TechMachine translated
  4. #13
    Pre-sale price is 299,800-399,800 yuan. Zhijie RX is equipped with L3 level autonomous driving architecture design, using technology to define new driving pleasure.
    OtherMachine 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. #12
    Flutter 3.47 First Pitfall: analysis_options Regressions
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 369Source metric
  2. #13
    Based on Pi, I actually built a useful AI Agent desktop workbench.
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 360Source metric
  3. #13
    Why Your Boss Still Thinks You Delivered Nothing After Fixing Bugs and Refactoring
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 369Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
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. #12
    Hubei courier was fined 100 yuan for ending his life
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  2. #12
    Involving Bengbu General High School Admission Notice as a False Document
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  3. #13
    The People's Liberation Army's cutting-edge weapons: can cover Yonaguni Island in the Taiwan Strait
    OtherMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  4. #13
    DeepSeekV4 visual model is online

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    6.8MSource metric
  5. #14
    Zeng Hui's Xiao Shenyang episode is so weird that it looks like it was generated by AI
    TechMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  6. #14
    Night shift employee confirmed dead on site, many people held accountable
    OtherMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    During the Anti-Japanese War, Peng Dehuai was very young. Why was he still appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #12
    At that time, Liu Qingshan and Zhang Zishan embezzled 17.16 billion old RMB together. If converted according to the current currency value, how much would this money be worth?
    BusinessMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    "The guardrail columns of the bridge are cracked and the cement falls off as soon as you break it off," Luoyang News reported
    OtherMachine translated
    17.7KSource metric
  2. #12
    The stock price soared over 150%! A cancer vaccine to prevent recurrence is really coming
    BusinessMachine translated
    29.8KSource metric
  3. #13
    Qingdao police reported that "a man insulted a female tourist": A case has been opened for a comprehensive investigation, the illegal perpetrator has been brought to the case, and will be dealt with in accordance with the law based on the investigation and evidence collection.
    SocietyMachine translated
    50.2KSource metric
  4. #13
    In the AI Era, Parents Should Show Children the Real World, Says Shen Xincheng
    SocietyMachine translated
    66.2MSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    Seat reservation for snacks has caused controversy. What is the difference between train seat rights? Lawyers interpret public travel boundaries
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #12
    A fire broke out in a basement store in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, killing 8 and injuring 3
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #13
    If a Train Ticket Holder Doesn't Board, Is the Seat Still Valid? Who Has the Authority to Handle It? 12306 Customer Service Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    Zhang Xue Motorcycles recalls some 820RR motorcycles
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #12
    Man was fined for spreading rumors on live broadcast that typhoon left people without food
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #13
    Man died after drinking twice in a row, court ruled
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #13
    Japanese civil servants hold online meetings with their lovers when they check into a hotel room
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #12
    EDG officially announced that player stew has officially joined the team
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #12
    Misreading of genetic mutations after astronauts went into space
    OtherMachine translated
    8.6MSource metric
  3. #13
    Black Myth Zhongkui real machine demonstration announced

    Context: Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese action role-playing game inspired by the classical novel Journey to the West.

    OtherAI context · definition
    8.5MSource metric
  4. #13
    “The courier committed suicide after being fined 100 yuan” is untrue
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource 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. #12
    Interview with Wen Zhengrong Kuaishou
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  2. #12
    South Korean Stock Market Circuit Breaker as Chip Stocks Surge
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.4MSource metric
  3. #13
    Russia urges Japan to stop pretending to be victim
    OtherMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  4. #13
    Lord of Mysteries European Style Antique Style Conference
    OtherMachine translated
    10MSource metric
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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. #12
    Love Song
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #13
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated