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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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Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

14signals
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. #23
    Lin Siqi's Soda Star Wish Cards Launch
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #24
    Bai Lu's Knit OOTD Nails Autumn Softness
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #24
    Who Can Lend Me a Pot of Wine?
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #25
    How Am I Being Aggressive?
    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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    Sharing My Military Training Experience
    CultureMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #23
    This Is How I Introduce Myself on the First Day of School
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #24
    This Mischievous Cat Is Adorably Fearless
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #24
    Typhoon Zitan Makes Third Landfall in Guangdong
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  5. #25
    Vehicle Hydroplanes and Loses Control in Rain
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #25
    Five Killed After Vehicle Plunges Into Water in Xinghe, Inner Mongolia
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    A One-Person Band Performs "Boundless Seas and Skies"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.2M playsSource metric
  2. #24
    Su Xinhao | “Abracadabra” 4K Fancam | Chong 2nd Anniversary Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    93.5K playsSource metric
  3. #25
    Typhoon Takes a Sharp Turn: Saudel Shifts North Toward Eastern China, Bringing Torrential Rain to Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Northern China
    SocietyMachine translated
    259.3K playsSource metric
  4. #25
    "Star Valley" Special Gamescom 2026 Showcase Video
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

19signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Kuminga Prefers Joining the Lakers Over the Timberwolves
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    377KSource metric
  2. #24
    Klay: Giannis and Curry Have an Equal Impact on the Game
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    365KSource metric
  3. #24
    If Simmons returns, there will be a chance to help the 76ers truly join the championship ranks.
    OtherMachine translated
    200KSource metric
  4. #25
    West Says James' Family Has Always Cared About Him
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    188.1KSource metric
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    China Women's Volleyball Team Defeats Chinese Taipei 3-0
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    360.5KSource metric
  2. #23
    goodthings Sounds Bad
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    182.3KSource metric
  3. #24
    iPartment Official Account Changes Profile Picture
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    360.3KSource metric
  4. #24
    38-Year-Old Actor Becomes a Scenic-Spot NPC After Losing His Job
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    182.1KSource metric
  5. #25
    Huanzi Sued the Wrong Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    359.7KSource metric
  6. #25
    Apple Releases the World's First Mass-Produced 2nm Chip
    TechMachine translated
    181.5KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Obviously humans are animals too, so why do people smell bad quickly after death, but pork and mutton don’t smell so quickly?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #24
    Nonsense · How to complain correctly
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #25
    Why are the characters written horizontally now instead of vertically like in ancient times?
    OtherMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    How to Truly Unwind at Your Desk During Lunch Break

    Context: ‘Lying flat’ is Chinese internet slang for stepping back from competitive work and consumption expectations.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    590K heatSource metric
  2. #23
    How can fruits and vegetables be washed more thoroughly to remove pesticide residue?
    SocietyMachine translated
    710K heatSource metric
  3. #24
    Why did GPT introduce a separate five-hour limit for Plus subscribers?
    TechMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  4. #24
    Apple Unveils New Mac mini and Mac Studio, With M6-Powered mini: Key Highlights
    TechMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  5. #25
    Why Are Franchised Foreign Hotel Brands Losing Favor as Consumers Say They Are Worse Than Domestic Chains?
    BusinessMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  6. #25
    Why Aren’t Rotating Spacecraft for Artificial Gravity Used in Practice?
    TechMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    8 AI Agent Tools to Watch in 2026
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 243Source metric
  2. #25
    Hands-On Guide to Using One Token Plan to Connect Claude Code and Codex: Testing a Unified Quota Pool for Domestic Models
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 216Source metric
  3. #25
    What Reality Taught Me About Writing Skills
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 225Source metric
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Automakers’ Own-Brand Batteries Are Increasingly Going Into Vehicles, Not Just Competing With CATL

    Context: CATL is a major Chinese battery manufacturer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #25
    Proprietary High-Performance Distributed Solution: Xinxiao Technology Cuts Chip Power Sign-Off Cycles from Weeks to Days | Underwater Project
    TechMachine translated
  3. #26
    From Anime Fandom to Purchases, Chinese IP Is Reshaping Hardcore Tech Consumption
    BusinessMachine translated
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #24
    Local folders are too messy and GitLab is too heavy: Setting up a lightweight Gitea code repository on a Feiniu NAS
    TechMachine translated
    7.2KSource metric
  2. #24
    Results and Awards of the 21st National College Smart Car Competition Finals (Racing Category)
    TechMachine translated
    6.8KSource metric
  3. #25
    [Huadiao Builds] In-Depth Analysis of Espressif ESP-Mosaico: When AI Coding Agents Break Through Hardware’s Physical Boundaries
    TechMachine translated
    7KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

15signals
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. #23
    J-16 vs. Rafale: A Detail Shows the Fast Pace and Intensity of the Duel
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #24
    Nanjing University of Science and Technology Family Legacy Goes Viral: Couple Sent Their Son in 1998 and Grandson in 2026; Daughter-in-Law and Daughter Also Graduated from the University
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #24
    UK to Transfer Long-Range Missile Technology to Ukraine as External Missile Aid Escalates
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #25
    US Open Mixed Doubles Semifinalists Set: Sabalenka/Djokovic Out in Round One, Serena/Alcaraz Eliminated in Quarterfinals
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #25
    Jiang Xiaowen Appointed Party Secretary of Yantian District People's Congress Standing Committee
    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. #23
    Woman Killed in South Korea Had Planned to Return Home on the 23rd to Start Her Job
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #23
    CIA Director Secretly Visits Russia: Why the U.S. and Russia Are Keeping Quiet
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #24
    Diamond Ring Worth Over 80,000 Yuan Lost at Hotel; Multiple Parties Respond
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #24
    U.S. Reportedly Interviewed UN Secretary-General Candidates Multiple Times
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #25
    Yangwang U7 Sets New World Endurance Record
    TechMachine 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.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Russian Factory Fire Leaves Multiple Chinese Citizens Dead or Injured
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  2. #24
    10 Officials Became Food Delivery Riders and Completed 1,148 Orders in 14 Days
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  3. #25
    Kindergartens Must Not Teach Primary-School Material Early, Such as Pinyin and Character Recognition
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  4. #25
    Latest Forecast for Typhoon Sadler's Landfall Location and Time
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  5. #26
    Guangdong Woman Bitten After Kicking Cobra Outside Her Home
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
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.

About this platform
3

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

  1. #23
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #24
    Fruits of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #25
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated