Daily archive

August 23, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

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
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    1M heatSource metric
  2. #23
    950K heatSource metric
  3. #23
    Why Are Light Novels Losing Popularity in China?
    CultureMachine translated
    670K heatSource metric
  4. #24
    Can lack of sleep make someone lazier?
    SocietyMachine translated
    600K heatSource metric
  5. #24
    730K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    281.9KSource metric
  2. #24
    280.9KSource metric
  3. #24
    312.7KSource metric
  4. #25
    Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers Complete Three-Team Trade
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    307KSource metric
  5. #25
    279.7KSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    End of Heat
    CultureMachine translated
    157.7KSource metric
  2. #23
    231.1KSource metric
  3. #24
    154.7KSource metric
  4. #24
    Wan Qian's Waist-to-Hip Ratio
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    230.9KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #23
    5.8MSource metric
  2. #23
    5.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    Typhoon Saudel's Track Changes Dramatically
    OtherMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  4. #24
    Huanzi Reportedly Went to a Beauty Clinic, Not a Hospital
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    5.6MSource metric
  6. #25
    Multiple Car Models Recalled
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
  2. #23
  3. #24
  4. #25
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
    "Who's Next" Season 7 (3)
    OtherMachine translated
    2.8M playsSource metric
  2. #24
    764.8K 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
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #23
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    Today Marks Chushu
    CultureMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #24
    I'm going to be angry
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    Miao Lin Commentary Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #25
    Guangzhou TTG Sweeps Chengdu AG 3–0
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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
    9.5MSource metric
  2. #23
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #24
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #24
    10.1MSource metric
  5. #25
    Robot 100m Race Breaks Human Record
    TechMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  6. #25
    9.5MSource 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
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    3.1KSource metric
  2. #24
    3KSource metric
  3. #25
    2.9KSource metric
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. #23
    heat: 180Source metric
  2. #23
    heat: 81Source metric
  3. #24
    heat: 171Source metric
  4. #24
    heat: 81Source metric
  5. #25
    heat: 81Source 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 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
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #24
    Sakura Grass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #25
    Fruits of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated