Daily archive

August 22, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #3
    16KSource metric
  2. #4
    15KSource metric
  3. #5
    11KSource metric
  4. #5
    15KSource 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. #4
  2. #5
    Unitree Technology Begins Initial Pricing for STAR Market IPO, Valuation Estimated to Exceed RMB 40 Billion

    Context: The STAR Market is a Shanghai Stock Exchange board for science and technology companies.

    BusinessAI context · definition
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    My 82-0 season lineup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  2. #4
    My Golden Road Lineup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.6MSource 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. #3
    Diverse Consumer Settings Energize the Economy
    BusinessMachine translated
    681.4KSource metric
  2. #3
    713.3KSource metric
  3. #4
    Na Ying Concert Xiao Zhan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    703.3KSource metric
  4. #4
    Zhang Li's Photo Editor Firing Takes a Turn
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    578.3KSource 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. #3
    2.2M heatSource metric
  2. #3
    2.5M heatSource metric
  3. #4
    2.4M heatSource metric
  4. #4
    1.7M heatSource metric
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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #3
    11.2MSource metric
  2. #3
    Digital Intelligence Energizes E-Commerce Growth
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.4MSource metric
  3. #4
    This Year's 20th Typhoon, "Jangmi," Has Formed
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  4. #4
    11.1MSource metric
  5. #5
    Jiangsu Super League Spotlight Match: Suzhou vs. Nanjing
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.5MSource 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. #3
    13.4MSource metric
  2. #4
    13MSource metric
  3. #4
    13.4MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #4
    4.1M playsSource metric
  2. #5
    2.3M playsSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
  2. #3
  3. #4
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. #3
    49.7KSource metric
  2. #3
    48KSource metric
  3. #4
    11.2KSource metric
  4. #4
    201.3KSource 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. #3
  2. #3
  3. #4
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. #3
  2. #3
  3. #4
    World Cup Final Disciplinary Ruling Announced
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #4
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. #4
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #4
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #5
    WeChat’s New Feature Looks a Bit Ugly
    TechMachine translated
    7.5MSource metric
  4. #5
    7.5MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals