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August 23, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
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
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #36
    The “Underage Little Rascal” Robot Wins Everyone Over
    TechMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
  2. #37
    Faye Wong Sent a Flower Basket to Na Ying's Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  3. #37
    “Shy” Robot Covers Its Face with Both Hands and Dashes Forward
    TechMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  4. #38
    Mercedes Display Car Accidentally Crashes Into a Mall Escalator
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  5. #38
    Huanzi Withdraws from Competition
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  6. #39
    The Sheng-Tan Pair Suffer an Upset and Miss Out on Defending Their World Title
    OtherMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  7. #39
    Dreame’s Car-Making Dream Hits a Setback as Employees Are Laid Off and Desks Sit Empty
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #36
    Tensions Escalate as Russian Warships Carrying Nuclear Missiles Approach Germany
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #36
    Less Than Two Weeks Into the New School Year, More Schools in Suzhou Have Merged or Closed—Parents Need to Pay Attention Early
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #37
    Apple Unveils New Headphones, and They Look Great!
    TechMachine translated
  4. #38
    No wonder Takaichi dares to visit Yasukuni: August 15 is not the WWII victory day at all—don't be misled
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #38
    In 2003, the US Held 94% of the World’s Key Technologies and China Just 5%; What About Today?
    TechMachine translated
  6. #39
    Unitree Technology’s Wang Xingxing: The Next Xu Jiayin?
    BusinessMachine translated
  7. #39
    Three Major Bearish Factors: Jiuguijiu Down 3%, Moutai Down 4%, Gong Liquor Down 5%, 18 Baijiu Stocks Fall
    BusinessMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #36
    End of Heat Coincides with the End of Sanfu: Remember to Do These Things
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #36
    Overseas Industry Leaders Praise Chinese Robots for Making Their Mark
    TechMachine translated
  3. #37
    Two landslides occurred in Lincang, Yunnan; four people are missing
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #37
    A 1.08-Meter-Tall Man Proactively Hired by a Shenzhen Company
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #38
    Bronny on James Joining the 76ers: Doesn't Matter
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #38
    Chengdu Rongcheng Misses Chance to Break Taishan's Record for Winning the Title Early
    OtherMachine translated
  7. #39
    A Robot Plays Table Tennis Against Ding Ning
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
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. #36
    Love You, Dad. See You Tomorrow
    CultureMachine translated
    2.1M playsSource metric
  2. #37
    Black Myth: Zhong Kui 15-Minute Gameplay Demo

    Context: Black Myth: Wukong is a Chinese action role-playing game inspired by the classical novel Journey to the West.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    10.9M playsSource metric
  3. #38
    How terrible is the witchcraft spread in the mysterious western Hunan?
    OtherMachine translated
    746.4K playsSource metric
  4. #38
    Exploring Three Meals in One Day in Kuala Lumpur! Can You Eat Well Abroad with Zero Planning?
    CultureMachine translated
    73.9K playsSource metric
  5. #39
    One-for-Three Before the King of Hell: Xiaotian or Xiaotian? [My Song in the Night DJ Remix] [Dayi’s Little Tune]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    616.5K 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. #36
    Rap Showdown Guest Stage: All-Star Collaboration
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #36
    Kawhi Leonard and His Fans’ Mutual Devotion
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #37
    CORTIS First Anniversary Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #37
    Girls' Generation 2 All-Member Sway Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #38
    Li Ronghao Urumqi Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #39
    Watching the Troublemaker Duo Dance on Repeat
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  7. #39
    Ao Ruipeng Also Filmed “Beng Sha Ka La Ka”
    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
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #36
    Fenghuang Pair Advances to Mixed Doubles Final
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #36
    One Step Away DJ Hand Gesture Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #37
    Husband Goes Wilderness Survival Camping and Forgets His Wife
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #37
    Chinese Robots Can Fly
    TechMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #38
    Gong Yangjie Calls Out the Tom and Jerry Livestream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  6. #38
    Man Stumbles Upon a Wind Farm and Is Amazed by the Infrastructure
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  7. #39
    Typhoon No. 19 Is a Locally Formed 'Earth Typhoon' in the South China Sea
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  8. #39
    Everyone Who Comes to Guangdong Has to Throw a Slipper
    CultureMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

7signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #36
    I made a local-first AI image workbench: Loomora v1.0.0 officially released
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  2. #36
    DeepSeek Harness In-Depth Research Report

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 63Source metric
  3. #37
    Codex Sub-Agent Workflow in Practice: Sol as Strategist, Luna as Workhorse, Cutting Single-Task Cost to $0.61
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  4. #37
    NestJS CRUD Tutorial: Connecting the Controller, Service, and Module Layers with a Todos Module
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 63Source metric
  5. #38
    WeChat’s AI Update Featured in People’s Daily: Explore These 16 AI Entry Points
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 63Source metric
  6. #39
    Rapidly Iterate on the Spine Skeletal Animation Library with Trae Wrok: ASTC Format Support
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  7. #39
    Flutter in Practice: Optimize Image Compression Before Upload to Reduce Bandwidth and Storage Usage
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 63Source 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.

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #36
    Zhang Yaqi Attended Na Ying's Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    95.8KSource metric
  2. #36
    Recently, all teachers have been at their most vulnerable
    SocietyMachine translated
    164.6KSource metric
  3. #37
    Hai Lu's Hairline
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    164.2KSource metric
  4. #37
    Boy unable to attend school normally for nearly a month after being slapped by a police officer
    SocietyMachine translated
    90.5KSource metric
  5. #38
    Jang Wonyoung to Host TIMA
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    162.7KSource metric
  6. #38
    Call Me by Fire Rankings
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    90.1KSource metric
  7. #39
    Immortal Ni
    OtherMachine translated
    161.3KSource metric
  8. #39
    Guo Xiaodong and Zhang Rui: The More You Watch, the More Heartbreaking It Gets
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    89KSource metric