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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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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. #47
    Three Philippine Aircraft Enter Chinese Airspace Over Huangyan Island
    SocietyMachine translated
    75KSource metric
  2. #48
    TF Generation 4's Reaction to Hearing About Ticket Refunds
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    130.3KSource metric
  3. #48
    If This Message Appears on Your Phone, Your Savings Are Being Transferred
    SocietyMachine translated
    72KSource metric
  4. #49
    Liang Wang Reaches World Championship Final for the First Time
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    71.3KSource metric
  5. #49
    Li Minxuan Is So Thin His Ribs Are Clearly Visible
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    126.8KSource metric
  6. #50
    Defending Champion Suffers Shocking Upset at World Championships
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    112.7KSource metric
  7. #50
    Robot Games on the Sports Channel
    TechMachine translated
    69.6KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
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. #48
    What Is a “Local Typhoon” in the South China Sea?
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.4MSource metric
  2. #48
    Bayern Munich Wins the German Super Cup for the Second Consecutive Year
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.4MSource metric
  3. #49
    Fudan University President Jin Li Discusses Advancing Higher Education Reform
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  4. #49
    A Class Group Notice About Changing Teachers Before the Start of School Causes Anxiety Among Parents
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  5. #50
    A “Bathhouse Scrubbing Training Experience Center” Appears on a Shenyang Street
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  6. #50
    Liu Genghong Was Washed Out by the Lighting
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  7. #51
    Li Xian and Zhang Ruonan Attend Wang Sulong’s Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
  8. #51
    Robot Track-and-Field 100-Meter Race Ends with a Collision at the Finish Line
    TechMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #48
    Henan Issues New Paid Leave Policy: Officials Must Lead by Example and Ensure Employees Take Full Leave
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #48
    Should Work Units Intervene in Public Officials' Social Disputes? | Fengxiangbiao Studio
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #49
    After repeatedly mocking Stephen Chow for having no children, no friends, and avoiding people, Danny Lee apologized: “I shouldn’t have said those things in public”; I never exploited or betrayed Stephen Chow; please stop harassing my family
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #50
    Take as much rest as you need! Henan’s new paid leave policy is here! Encourage the trial implementation of the "Friday half-day + weekend + annual leave" short-distance vacation model
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #50
    Eight Days Before Release, Sentence Changed to Suspended Death; Supreme Procuratorate Releases Case Details
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #48
    Shao Yongling: Dark Horse Emerges in Race for UN Secretary-General
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #48
    I can’t get Shen Jiarun’s new album lead single out of my head
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #49
    Police Help Man Save 79 Grams of Gold After He Is Scammed
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #50
    Kunqu Opera 'Heroes Shine at Suzhou Super League Home Match' Debuts
    CultureMachine translated
  5. #50
    Man Brandishes Knife and Verbally Confronts Police; Police Respond
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

24signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
12

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #48
    I Want to Surpass Du Haihuang
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    918.5K playsSource metric
  2. #48
    Every time you say a word containing "fang," the Bronze Men formation gets 10% harder
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  3. #49
    Straight-Aesthetic Makeover: Rejecting Toxic Beauty Standards, Taking Down the High-Street Rich-Kid x Petite Girl Ship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.9M playsSource metric
  4. #50
    You may no longer be able to eat formaldehyde-treated Chinese cabbage, as an added step is keeping it from leaving the production area. Thanks for your support.
    SocietyMachine translated
    364.6K playsSource metric
  5. #50
    Stunning Duel! How Many Details Are Hidden in the Battle of Huanglong Mountain? “A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality” Episode 188 Frame-by-Frame Analysis
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    434.8K playsSource metric
  6. #51
    I Turned Every Minecraft Mob into a Weapon of War #1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    431.2K playsSource metric
  7. #51
    "The King of Love Songs", but what would it be like if all the original singers sang it?
    OtherMachine translated
    907.8K playsSource metric
  8. #52
    Black Turtle's Adventure Vol. 1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  9. #52
    Chu Renmei’s Travel Notes 1-25 Collection-Pure Edition [AI National Producer]
    TechMachine translated
    1.5M playsSource metric
  10. #53
    Cashing In on Global Dividends: A Desert Nation’s Dramatic Turnaround? [South Africa 04 | Namibia]
    SocietyMachine translated
    588.7K playsSource metric
  11. #53
    A Small Act of Kindness, a Glimmer of Humanity
    SocietyMachine translated
    5M playsSource metric
  12. #54
    100M+ Power Livestream: Account Ruined! Spent 25x 648s to Recruit Xiao San and Hidan, Maxed the Summer Shop to Boost Power! Best Match Yet!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    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. #48
    Documenting a Shadow Puppeteer’s Lifetime in One Day
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #48
    A real girl's dream is to travel around the world
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #49
    The direction of the finger is freedom
    OtherMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #49
    Zhoushan Residents' Nightmare Begins
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #50
    Yan Haoxiang's Main Release Is Really Coming
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #50
    Sanguosha Diao Chan Skin Recreation Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource 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. #48
    Creators Explain the Details of Ma Junsheng's Exit
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    8.9MSource metric
  2. #48
    China Women's Volleyball Team Defeats Iraq 3-0
    OtherMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  3. #49
    Brave Rider Receives New Car
    SocietyMachine translated
    8.8MSource metric
  4. #49
    These robots look stunning
    TechMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  5. #50
    Everyone, try this Chengdu hot pot base
    CultureMachine translated
    8.8MSource metric
  6. #50
    Back-to-School Countdown
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

4signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #48
    DeepSeek Harness Plugin Development in Practice: From Minimal Plugin to Automated Daily Reports

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 45Source metric
  2. #48
    From Java 21 to Java 25: Beyond ThreadLocal — ScopedValue
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 90Source metric
  3. #49
    Docker Basics: Why Do We Need Containers?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 45Source metric
  4. #50
    [Compose Series] Part 1: Introducing Compose and Why You Should Learn It
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 45Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

7signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #48
    Extraterrestrial
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #49
    Leaving My Dependence
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #50
    Back-to-Back Hug
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #51
    Serious Snow
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #52
    As Wished
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #53
    Deserted Island
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  7. #54
    IF YOU
    EntertainmentMachine translated