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August 22, 2026

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

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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. #36
    The Underlying Principles and Engineering Practices of React + JWT Authentication
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  2. #37
    Building a Personal Blog
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  3. #38
    A Quick Guide to Enabling 1M Context in Codex
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #38
    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: 162Source metric
  5. #39
    Docker Basics
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
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. #36
    Official Response to Buying Tickets to Reserve Seats with Snacks
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #36
    Asian Games Esports National Training Team Established
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  3. #37
    Tom and Jerry Livestream Brings Back Childhood Memories
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  4. #37
    He Jingjing's pregnancy and miscarriage
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #38
    Multiple Automakers Launch Recalls
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  6. #38
    Kuaishou super summer evening full lineup
    OtherMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  7. #39
    A Kitten Making Friends on Kuaishou Be Like
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  8. #39
    Exploring Miao Witchcraft and Gu Poison with Nanxiang
    CultureMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
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. #37
    Odysseus, want to take on my Niu? Do you have what it takes?!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.4M playsSource metric
  2. #37
    Recipes: scrambled eggs with onions, home-braised fish, stir-fried broccoli with garlic, stir-fried pork loin with chili, mung bean soup. You can make the same recipe at home anytime by starting from grocery shopping.
    OtherMachine translated
    4.7M playsSource metric
  3. #38
    My Mosquito Got Sick, So I Took It to the Doctor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.4M playsSource metric
  4. #39
    [Shao Song: Give me back my mountains and rivers] This time, Yue Fei survived!
    OtherMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  5. #40
    Wuthering Waves Story Animation | Xianchen
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    296.4K 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. #37
    Naruto Mobile's Akatsuki Hidan Released
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #37
    The Guangdong Love Story Is Back Again
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #38
    Dad Evaluation Exposes Loopholes in the Sunscreen Spray Industry
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #38
    The Snow King is Coming animation starts airing
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #39
    Endfield New Version Preview
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #39
    Angelababy’s Ethnic Costume Transformation Is Stunning
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #40
    Douyin Creator Immerses in the Battlefield of the Future
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

24signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #36
    A Qiu, Who Once Said China Should Apologize to the World, After Being Dropped by CCTV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #36
    Liu Xiaoqing Is Only Five Years Older Than Deng Jie, Yet Looks Two Generations Apart
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #37
    ASEAN Nations Abandon Neutrality as Taiwan Strait Narrative Collapses
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #37
    Woman Sued by Ex-Boyfriend’s Mother for Return of 200,000 Yuan Bride Price One Year After Signing Breakup Agreement
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #38
    High School Classmate Says Brother Lied: School Enrollment Case Takes Another Turn as Tang Shida Is Exposed by Former Peer
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #38
    Tearjerker! Can S’s Mother Move Past Her Grief? She Posts Again Late at Night: “Have You Really Given Up on Your Child? Please Give Me Guidance!”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  7. #39
    Li Qiuping: Wife died of cancer at 42, fired by protege Yao Ming at 50 - where is he now?
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #39
    This Year's 20th Typhoon 'Jangmi' Forms, with Three Typhoons Active at Once
    SocietyMachine 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. #36
    Many People Mistake Early Stroke Symptoms for Fatigue
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #36
    Barbecue Restaurant’s $1.40 Steamed Swimming Crab Goes Viral
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #37
    Will Honor’s “tablet phone” spark a form-factor revival?
    TechMachine translated
  4. #37
    Shigeru Ishiba Criticizes Takaichi for Not Mentioning Remorse in Surrender Day Speech
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #38
    Shenzhen Places the Entire City on Heavy Rain Alert
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #38
    Philippine plane intrudes into airspace over Scarborough Shoal, PLA issues warning
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #39
    Remember These Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #39
    Coat Brother Zhu Zhiwen Draws Huge Crowd at Xinxiang Performance
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #37
    Jiangsu Super League: Zhenjiang vs. Xuzhou
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  2. #37
    FIFA Punishes the Argentine Football Association
    OtherMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  3. #38
    About 1,000 Lanzhou noodle shops have become Qinghai noodle shops
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  4. #38
    Turkey Requests an Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  5. #39
    Zhu Bingren Copper Jewelry Discolors Due to Sweat? Founder Apologizes
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  6. #39
    Police Issue Back-to-School Guidance for College Students
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  7. #40
    Former Vice Mayor of Chongqing Jiang Duntao was indicted
    OtherMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  8. #40
    This Year's 20th Typhoon, Jelawat, Forms
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
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. #36
    Ning Yizhuo to Host TIMA
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    203.1KSource metric
  2. #37
    Female livestreamer concealed her marriage and induced fans to tip 25 million
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    101.2KSource metric
  3. #37
    Formaldehyde-Treated Cabbage Is Not a New Occurrence
    SocietyMachine translated
    189.5KSource metric
  4. #38
    Li Xian attends Wang Sulong's concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    184KSource metric
  5. #38
    Blossoms in Splendid Bloom Episode 25 Is a Huge Hit
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    100.8KSource metric
  6. #39
    Na Ying Responds to the Flower Basket Sent by Faye Wong
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    170.3KSource metric
  7. #39
    Wife Secretly Films Woman Bathing, Husband Provides Commentary
    SocietyMachine translated
    100.3KSource metric