Daily archive

August 22, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    1.2M playsSource metric
  2. #24
    3.3M playsSource metric
  3. #25
    1.1M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Sunny in early spring, scheduled for 0826
    OtherMachine translated
    8.2MSource metric
  2. #23
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    Zhang Xue’s motorcycle was seized
    OtherMachine translated
    8.1MSource metric
  4. #24
    Joker Xue Shenzhen Concert Live
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #25
    Love Hurt So Much It Made Me Cry
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  6. #25
    Zhu Yilong Discusses Scene of Firing Five Blank Shots
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    AG Swept by TTG, Drops to Lower Bracket
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #23
    A Data-Driven Look at China's E-Commerce Economy
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #24
    Rain Li's Film Crew Celebrates Qixi Festival
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  5. #25
    Luo Yunxi at Kuaishou Super Summer Gala
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  6. #25
    Man Sentenced for Filming His Wife’s Affair
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    3.7KSource metric
  2. #24
    In-depth dismantling of the DeepSeek Harness plug-in hot update implementation principle

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    3.7KSource metric
  3. #24
    5KSource metric
  4. #25
    3.6KSource metric
  5. #25
    4.9KSource metric
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. #23
    heat: 180Source metric
  2. #24
    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: 180Source metric
  3. #25
    heat: 171Source metric
36kr

36Kr

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Automakers’ Own-Brand Batteries Are Increasingly Going Into Vehicles, Not Just Competing With CATL

    Context: CATL is a major Chinese battery manufacturer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #25
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

16signals
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Sidery: Lakers and Timberwolves vie for Kuminga
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    325.3KSource metric
  2. #24
    321.4KSource metric
  3. #24
    368.9KSource metric
  4. #25
    Skip Questions the Cavaliers Re-Signing Harden
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    317.7KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Song Yuqi's ab lines are clearer than my life
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    285.7KSource metric
  2. #23
    Fate's Casual Move Beats Human Effort
    CultureMachine translated
    183KSource metric
  3. #24
    Zhang Yaqi's Public Appeal
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    159.1KSource metric
  4. #24
    285.4KSource metric
  5. #25
    Why Is Duck Food No Longer Selling Well?
    BusinessMachine translated
    156.5KSource metric
  6. #25
    F1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    285.4KSource metric
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. #23
    710K heatSource metric
  2. #23
    750K heatSource metric
  3. #24
    700K heatSource metric
  4. #24
    690K heatSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #23
  2. #23
  3. #24
  4. #24
  5. #25
  6. #25
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Klay Reportedly Plans to Join Heat After Mavericks Buyout
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #23
  3. #24
  4. #24
  5. #25
  6. #25
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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    5.7MSource metric
  2. #24
    5.7MSource metric
  3. #25
    5.6MSource metric
  4. #25
    Fujian Super League: Fuzhou vs. Longyan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
3

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

  1. #23
    Sakura Grass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #24
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #25
    Under Mount Fuji
    EntertainmentMachine translated