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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.

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
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    People's Daily: Formaldehyde-treated cabbage must be dealt with swiftly and strictly
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #4
    Embodied intelligent robots are rapidly moving toward real-world applications
    TechMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #4
    China's Auto Exports Surge
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #3
    Why Don’t Hebei Cabbages Reach Beijing?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #3
    Hong Kong Woman Mauled to Death by 30-Kilogram Dog; She Was a Dog Lover
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #4
    Armpit Odor Clinic Accused of Upselling as Patient Charged 17,000 Yuan Instead of 2,000–3,000
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #4
    Woman Finds 4 Snakes and Several Eggs in Newly Bought Potted Plant
    SocietyMachine translated
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
    Laid Off for Having an Incompatible Zodiac Sign with the Chairman? Minsheng Life Responds
    BusinessMachine translated
    26.8KSource metric
  2. #3
    India’s GDP Ranking Falls to Sixth Globally: What Went Wrong With Its Plan to Overtake the UK and Japan?
    BusinessMachine translated
    35.1KSource metric
  3. #4
    Woman Buys a Luxury Necklace Worth 14,000 Yuan for 55 Yuan, Asked to Voluntarily Refund; Brand Responds
    BusinessMachine translated
    288.8KSource metric
  4. #4
    A Leading ¥220 Billion Hog Producer Lost ¥6 Billion in the First Half
    BusinessMachine translated
    10.8KSource 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
    Prospective college student complains of being told to open an account to mail records; Luzhou postal authorities in Sichuan say they have ordered corrections
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #4
    Commentary: “Two People, Three Seats” Was a Stopgap; Train Childcare Needs Should Be Addressed
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #4
    Instant Commentary | A Debate Over Seat-Hogging, an Opportunity to Promote Rule Awareness
    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. #3
    Summer Travel Market Bursts with New Vitality
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #3
    Your Housing Provident Fund Has These New Uses
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #4
    American Friend Returns to China 26 Years Later to Honor a Green Commitment
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #4
    Iran Says the U.S. Ignores Other Allies’ Interests for Israel
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
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. #3
    "Resurrection! My ( )"
    OtherMachine translated
    4.9M playsSource metric
  2. #4
    [Exclusive] Renegade Immortal: The Battle of the Mulan Episode 12 (Overall Episode 188)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6M playsSource metric
  3. #4
    [Exclusive] Tales of Herding Gods Episode 97: Ascension to the Throne
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M 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. #3
    As Summer Fades and Autumn Arrives, Everything Is Lovely
    CultureMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
  2. #3
    Sports Events Fuel New Economic Growth
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  3. #4
    Qingdao West Coast 2:0 Shandong Taishan
    OtherMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
  4. #4
    TYL Faces JDG in the Grand Final
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

14signals
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
    [Linux Network] Communication port for network transmission: Socket creation, file descriptor underlying operating mechanism
    OtherMachine translated
    14KSource metric
  2. #3
    The Biggest Security Risk of AI Agents: Misusing Their Permissions
    TechMachine translated
    15KSource metric
  3. #4
    MCP, A2A, AG-UI: An article explaining the Agent protocol stack
    OtherMachine translated
    14KSource metric
  4. #4
    From Redis Metrics Collection to Anomaly Alerts: A Complete Guide to redis_exporter and Prometheus
    TechMachine translated
    14KSource metric
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. #3
    "Speedthrough Shell" Error handling and logging in Shell programming
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 1KSource metric
  2. #3
    The correct usage of Flutter A2UI, how to combine AI and dynamic UI for effective production
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 315Source metric
  3. #4
    In this era of AI, I was laid off after all.
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 747Source metric
  4. #4
    Super easy to use R8 Configuration Analyzer, optimize your app size and memory
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 279Source 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
    Early-Stage Project | Startup Aims to Build a Mother-and-Baby AI Ecosystem Through Smart Feeding
    BusinessMachine translated
  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
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
    20,000 central disaster-relief supplies support Guangxi
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  2. #3
    China's economy is a vast sea that can withstand storms
    BusinessMachine translated
    674.2KSource metric
  3. #4
    What You Do When Young That Greatly Benefits the Rest of Your Life
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1MSource metric
  4. #4
    Xiao Zhan Pretends to Leave in This Scene
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    525.3KSource 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
    Thoughts on A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality Episode 188: The Huanglong Mountain Battle Begins, Yet Viewership Falls to Around 100,000
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.1M heatSource metric
  2. #3
    Formaldehyde-Treated Cabbage Reportedly Shipped to Jiangsu and Anhui; How Can Consumers Identify It?
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.5M heatSource metric
  3. #4
    What do you think about a customer buying a 14,000-yuan necklace for 55 yuan due to a platform loophole, while the seller offered 5 yuan compensation and requested a voluntary refund? Can the customer demand shipment?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  4. #4
    Man Allegedly Stomps a Squirrel to Death at Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, Saying “Squirrels Are Pests”
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.8M heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals