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August 26, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

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.

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3

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

  1. #20
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #21
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #22
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #20
    Why a U.S. General Protested Trump Dismantling Electromagnetic Catapults
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #20
    Swiss Student: China Has a Vibrant, Lively Atmosphere
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #21
    How Powerful Is the 'Black' Missile Tested by the Chinese Military?
    TechMachine translated
  4. #21
    Company Sues County Government; Deputy Magistrate Appears in Court
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #22
    CPPCC Standing Committee Meeting Focuses on Livelihood Issues
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #22
    Kremlin Responds to U.S. Military Transport Plane Landing in Moscow
    SocietyMachine translated
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.

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6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #21
    The dilemma over whether to help others must no longer cast a shadow over society
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  2. #21
    Cancer Vaccine Expected to Cost Nearly $500,000 per Dose
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  3. #22
    Person Who Exposed Bao Beier Reveals More Details
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  4. #22
    A Citizen Asks Whether Eating Dog Meat at Home Is Illegal; Shenzhen Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  5. #23
    Liu Yifei Birthday Photos: 20-Year Comparison
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  6. #23
    Grasshopper Found in Unopened Water Bottle; Seller Destroys Contaminated Product
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.8MSource 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. #21
    Apple's New Products Rise by 2,500 Yuan; iPhone 18 May Also See a Major Price Hike
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #21
    Rubio Says U.S. Has No Immediate Plans for Another Strike on Iran
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #22
    Some Remains of Woman Killed in South Korea Discarded; Police Search Incineration Site
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #22
    Psychological Insight: The One Age-Old Rule for Winning Women Over, Said to Work Every Time
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

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6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #20
    Niulai Model Confirmed as Part of Zhipu's GLM Series
    TechMachine translated
    362KSource metric
  2. #20
    Bai Lu's Awards Luck
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    184.6KSource metric
  3. #21
    Social Security Pressure on Flexible Employment
    SocietyMachine translated
    183.4KSource metric
  4. #21
    Bao Wenjing Once Said She Would Trust Bao Beier Again
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    361.5KSource metric
  5. #22
    Nepal Flash Floods May Be Linked to Alpine Glacier Melt
    SocietyMachine translated
    361KSource metric
  6. #22
    Zhao Liying's Team Responds to Reports About Her Health
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    183KSource 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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #20
    How should we view the Claude Code team's response: 'We stick with CLAUDE.md because model families are not interchangeable'?
    TechMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  2. #21
    A U.S. military transport plane lands in Moscow, Russia, drawing attention
    SocietyMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  3. #21
    After Dong Yuhui and other streamers left, East Buy cut payroll by RMB 400 million and earned over RMB 500 million in its new fiscal year: Has its transformation succeeded?
    BusinessMachine translated
    790K heatSource metric
  4. #22
    Why Does Consciousness Need an “I” if Matter Can Run on Its Own?
    CultureMachine translated
    740K heatSource metric
  5. #22
    Zheng Qinwen Is Talented and Hardworking, but Why Does She Still Seem a Step Below Li Na?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #21
    After the Match, Atlético Madrid’s Entire Team Saluted the Home Fans, While Álvarez Left Alone First
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    218.5KSource metric
  2. #21
    Doncic Leads 2020s Regular-Season Scoring with 12,654 Points
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    381.5KSource metric
  3. #22
    Bibby Recalls Choosing to Let LeBron Shoot in His Debut
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    206.8KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
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. #21
    The yuan-dollar central parity rate was raised by 28 basis points
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #22
    CITIC Securities: Stable Core Business + Emerging AI Revenue Signal a Valuation Recovery Opportunity for U.S. Application Software

    Context: CITIC Securities is a major Chinese investment bank and securities firm.

    BusinessAI context · definition
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

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5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #21
    Dockerfile Core Instructions Explained: Mastering Everything from FROM to CMD
    TechMachine translated
    7KSource metric
  2. #21
    Can ChatGPT Responses Be Structured for Scraping? A Comparative Review of AI Bot Scrapers
    TechMachine translated
    8.5KSource metric
  3. #22
    Exploring Data Acquisition and Virtual Simulation for Intelligent Power Operations and Maintenance
    TechMachine translated
    7.7KSource metric
  4. #23
    Spark Big Data Analysis and Practical Notes (Chapter 9: Comprehensive Case Study - Real-Time Transaction Data Statistics 02)
    TechMachine translated
    6.8KSource metric
  5. #23
    How to Write Blogs in the Age of AI Search
    TechMachine translated
    7.5KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
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. #21
    Onmyoji: "A Fleeting Moment, Everlasting Light" Preview Recap
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    450K playsSource metric
  2. #22
    King of Kings Championship Match Commentary
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.4M playsSource metric
  3. #23
    1,400-Rupee Giant Meat Thali Set: The Most Explosive Episode Yet
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    579.6K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #21
    Why Don't You Want to Date Me?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #21
    Saying Goodbye to Grandma Huang
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #22
    Zhao Lusi Looks Stunning in a Beaded Mesh Dress
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #22
    The small workshop zoo in Shenyang was simply too ahead of its time
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #23
    Host, Please Claim Your Game Simulator
    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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #21
    Chinese Female Student Killed in South Korea
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  2. #21
    China ANE Rushes to Rescue in Gyirong County, Shigatse
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  3. #22
    The PLA Test-Fires a “Black” Missile
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  4. #22
    Baoshi Lao Jiu and Bai Xiaobai Live Stream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric