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August 25, 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.

9signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
9

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #36
    Every Child in Singapore to Receive S$320,000 in Future Subsidies
    SocietyMachine translated
    173KSource metric
  2. #36
    Spot Gold
    BusinessMachine translated
    123.8KSource metric
  3. #37
    Jang Wonyoung and Ahn Yujin to Debut as a Subunit
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    172.1KSource metric
  4. #37
    U.S. Storage Stocks Plunge
    BusinessMachine translated
    119.3KSource metric
  5. #38
    Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    171.7KSource metric
  6. #38
    Li Xian and Guan Xiaotong Restart Their Heartbeats
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    118.9KSource metric
  7. #39
    Hongsheng Group HR Director Kou Jing Removed from Office
    BusinessMachine translated
    170.7KSource metric
  8. #39
    Kan Qingzi's Makeup-Free Look at 38
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    118.7KSource metric
  9. #40
    Samoyed Jumps Into Duckweed Mistaking It for a Lawn
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    111.6KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
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. #37
    This School Gives Out Free School Uniforms
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  2. #37
    Man detained after insulting female tourist who rejected his approach
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  3. #38
    Black Goats Attacked by Pythons in a Guangdong Town
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  4. #38
    Man calmly picks mushrooms after encountering three pit vipers
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  5. #39
    U.S. Officially Revokes Syria’s State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  6. #39
    Using a Phone While Walking Downstairs, Person Misses a Step and Falls
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  7. #40
    50 Countries Issue Anti-Russia Statement; U.S. Does Not Participate
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource 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. #37
    Cargo Ship Sinks, 18 Chinese Crew Members Missing; Source Says Vessel Was in Poor Condition and Constantly Under Repair
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #37
    Shop Owner Who Helped Collapsed Elderly Person Ends Up Paying 19,000 Yuan; Mediation Agreement Revealed
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #38
    Anti-corruption no longer relies on reports! How disciplinary authorities will use big data to uncover corruption in 2026
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #38
    German Embassy in China Declines Comment After Backlash Over Power Outage Comparison Post
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #39
    Baozi Shop’s “Sending My Child to Zhejiang University” Closure Notice Goes Viral; Owner Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #39
    Married Man Cheats with a Woman, Then Pursues Her Younger Sister to Win Both Sisters
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #40
    China Announces Five Countermeasures Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #37
    Two Villagers Attacked by Wild Boar; One Dies After Falling off a Cliff, One Injured
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #37
    Boy's Unusually Enlarged Chest Diagnosed as Gynecomastia
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #38
    Du Feng to Become Head Coach of Guangdong Southern Tigers
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #38
    Trump Shares Three Photos With Kim Jong Un in Succession
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #39
    Nick Cheung Reveals He Leaves Household Finances to Esther Kwan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #39
    Ministry of Education: No Written Homework for First Graders
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #40
    Woman under 50 kg develops 7 kg of abdominal fluid after extreme dieting
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #40
    What Does Xiaomi’s “Xuanjie Three-Core” Debut Mean?
    TechMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

21signals
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. #37
    Israel Puts Heavy Pressure on the United States
    OtherMachine translated
    1.7M playsSource metric
  2. #37
    [Film: The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2] Extended Voice-Acting Behind-the-Scenes
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    755.4K playsSource metric
  3. #38
    Shenzhen Fried Chicken Shop “45-Second Suffocation” Incident Exposes Young People’s Struggles
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.9M playsSource metric
  4. #39
    Students Face Too Many Administrative Procedures, Teacher Wei Speaks Up for Them
    SocietyMachine translated
    920.6K playsSource metric
  5. #40
    TUIDE 'SUN KISS' Official MV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    403.9K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #37
    Music Review: Rapper Yan Ruyu 2.0 at Their Peak
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #37
    Just How Impressive Is Wulingshan Tianchi?
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #38
    My Wayward Son Is Still the Flesh and Blood of My Heart
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #38
    The Older Generation Saying “I’ll Find You” Hits Different
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #39
    Angela Chang's Chengdu concert outfit stuns
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #39
    Angela Chang's cyberpunk look is incredible
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #40
    Luan Nian Getting Jealous in Early Spring Sunshine Is So Addictive
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  8. #40
    Joseph Zeng Transforms from Wu Laogou into a Forest Elf
    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
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #37
    Hanggin Rear Banner Makes Thorough Preparations to Brace for Heavy Rainfall
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #37
    The comments section is full of animal sounds, be like
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  3. #38
    Guangxi's Pinglu Canal Is About to Open to Navigation
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #38
    Firefighting and Rescue Victory MVP Results
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #39
    Sichuan Earthquake Agency Deploys to Changning for Emergency Response
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  6. #39
    Wang Yi Holds Talks with Kuwait's Foreign Minister
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  7. #40
    Shop Owner Who Was Sued for Helping an Elderly Person Receives Corporate Consolation Payment
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  8. #40
    Cross-Provincial Forced Prostitution Ring Arrested
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource 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. #37
    I Used DeepSeek Harness for Real-World Tasks for a Week: A Quick Pitfall Guide

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 117Source metric
  2. #38
    JWT 2: HTTP Is Stateless, So Why Issue a Token After Successful Login?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  3. #39
    Why Are More and More People Using gRPC?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric
  4. #40
    What Reality Taught Me About Writing Skills
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals