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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 Social Media Trends

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

17signals
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. #11
    Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s Hundred-Million-Yuan Copyright Deal
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    294.5KSource metric
  2. #11
    Chen Bolin Pleads Guilty in Court
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    237.3KSource metric
  3. #12
    Insurance Agent Says 180 Hotel Stays With Married Man Were for Business
    SocietyMachine translated
    294.2KSource metric
  4. #12
    Luo Yonghao Reviews the Xibei Incident
    BusinessMachine translated
    231.7KSource metric
  5. #13
    BLG vs. TYL
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    287.2KSource metric
  6. #13
    Li Xian instinctively reaches out to support Zhang Jingyi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    228.8KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Nonsense · How to complain correctly
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #12
    Why is there no such sword that omits the blade and leaves only the tip to reduce costs?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #13
    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.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #11
    Luxury Brand LV Closes Stores Nationwide, With Southwest Locations Cut by More Than Half: Why Is It Shrinking Its Offline Presence, and What Does This Mean for China’s Luxury Market?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  2. #12
    Taiwanese celebrities including Chen Bolin summoned to court for draft evasion, pleaded guilty; what should we know, and why take the risk?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  3. #13
    Why Can’t OpenCode Find DeepSeek’s Pre-Increase Original Pricing from Any Supplier?

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

    BusinessAI context · definition
    1.3M heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
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
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
    DeepSeek Harness command list

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

    OtherAI context · definition
    heat: 324Source metric
  2. #12
    Based on Pi, I actually built a useful AI Agent desktop workbench.
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 441Source metric
  3. #13
    The correct usage of Flutter A2UI, how to combine AI and dynamic UI for effective production
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 297Source metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
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
    The claim that three people in Qidong, Hunan, drugged and abducted children is a rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  3. #13
    Huanzi Criticized for Giving Up
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  4. #13
    World Humanoid Robot Games Schedule
    TechMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  5. #14
    Trump: The U.S. Military Will Be Deployed to Intervene in Bond Markets If Necessary
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  6. #14
    Failing to Board After Buying a Ticket Waives Seat Use Rights
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
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 Daughter Who Was Raped and Murdered Saved Many Women
    SocietyMachine translated
    161.1KSource metric
  2. #12
    “Stuck at 80 km/h and Unable to Slow Down!” Zhejiang Family of Four Faces Brake Failure on Hangrui Expressway During Road Trip, Wife Calls Police in Tears as 4 Minutes and 16 Seconds Become a Fight for Survival
    SocietyMachine translated
    159.6KSource metric
  3. #13
    Harry and Meghan Plan to Return to the UK After Six Years in the US; King Charles Responds
    CultureMachine translated
    84.2KSource metric
  4. #13
    Jiang Duntao Accepted an Extremely Large Amount in Bribes
    SocietyMachine translated
    347.9KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    Caixiaode | The strongest El Niño in 150 years is taking shape: What makes it so strong, and how significant will its impact be?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #12
    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
  3. #13
    Japanese parliamentarians plan to visit China to promote the improvement of Sino-Japanese relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Urges Japanese politicians to listen and pay attention to these voices
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #13
    Seeing Shanghai in the Details | Open Sports Facilities at Government Offices and Public Institutions to Maximize Resource Utilization
    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
    Taiwanese influencer Guanzhang praises Zhang Xue as a true man
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #12
    45-year-old Edison Chen and 48-year-old Huang Xiaoming
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #13
    Women's Volleyball Asian Championship: Japan Easily Defeats Hong Kong, China
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #13
    Robot Runs 9.32 Seconds, Breaking the Human 100-Meter Record
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #12
    "Who's Next" Season 7 (3)
    OtherMachine translated
    2.3M playsSource metric
  2. #13
    ⚡️A Terrifying Game That Made Me Scream⚡️
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    796.7K playsSource metric
  3. #14
    What Happens When a 1,000-Fold Dose of Drugs Enters the Body?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.7M playsSource metric
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
    Multiple automakers launch recalls
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #12
    Cake Version of “You’re Really Bold”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  3. #13
    “The courier committed suicide after being fined 100 yuan” is untrue
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #13
    This Week's Rumor Roundup
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource 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
    How Serious Is Knocking Over Braised Pork in Guangxi?
    CultureMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
  2. #12
    Ukrainian Shopping Center Attacked by Russian Drone
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
  3. #13
    Mao Shifu and Shitou Break Up
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  4. #13
    Hunan Coal Mine Accident Leaves 7 Missing
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
Category

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
    Always Online
    EntertainmentMachine translated