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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.

21signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
9

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Beijing Torrential Rain
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  2. #33
    Shanxi and Two Other Regions Launch Geological Disaster Emergency Response
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  3. #33
    Luo Yonghao Donates 100,000 Yuan to Shop Owner Sued After Helping Someone
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #34
    What actually happened to Lihua Poetry HCC?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  5. #34
    Photosynthesis Carnival Gameplay Guide
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  6. #35
    Lin Chenhan’s New Song “Sleepless Summer” Live-Streaming Debut
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  7. #35
    Yin Yuzhen and Saikos: A Story Spanning 26 Years
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  8. #36
    The transportation economy is operating steadily overall
    BusinessMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  9. #36
    Rikka Takanashi Cosplay
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2MSource 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. #33
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered | Official Announcement Trailer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  2. #34
    Can a Deep-Cleaned iPhone 13 Pro Max With a New Battery Last Another Three Years?
    TechMachine translated
    661.3K playsSource metric
  3. #35
    Everyone Is Welcome to Use Our Store's Restroom
    SocietyMachine translated
    739.7K playsSource metric
  4. #36
    "Resurrection! My ( )"
    OtherMachine translated
    7.5M 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. #33
    The Main Cast and Creators of iPartment Reunite
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #33
    Are You Stupid to Like Cowards?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #34
    Typhoon Zitan Makes Landfall Along the Coast of Changjiang, Hainan
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #34
    Gently Captivated by My Own Gongbi Portrait
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  5. #35
    “Fly Into My Heart” Release Date Set
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #35
    Esther Yu's Sweet Forest-Style Crochet Headscarf
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #36
    Dong Hao and Jinguizi Recite Poetry for the Post-80s and Post-90s Generations
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  8. #36
    Analysis of Xiaomi's Xuanjie O3 Chip
    TechMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
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. #32
    Bao Beier Cheating Trend Explodes; Blogger Says It Was Not Solicitation
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #33
    If You Can Fight the U.S. and Japan, Why Pick on Cabbage?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #34
    Turkish journalist: Galatasaray and Leão reach agreement on €12 million annual salary
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #34
    Nanjing School-District Home Prices Fall from Over 100,000 to the 30,000s: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #35
    Nearly 150 Garment Factories Defrauded of 1 Billion Yuan: Clothes Priced at 60 Yuan Dumped for 20
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #35
    Peking University Professor Who Called Flexible Employment a Benefit Apologizes
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #36
    Explosion and Fire at Major China-Russia Joint Venture Project: Six Chinese Nationals Confirmed Dead, Nine Missing
    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. #32
    Blogger Makes an Electric Two-Wheeler Fly
    TechMachine translated
  2. #32
    Tsinghua Students in Military Training Uniforms
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #33
    Chinese Robot's 'Covering Its Face and Sprinting' Goes Viral Overseas
    TechMachine translated
  4. #33
    Official Call for Reports on Irregular Procurement by Rocket Force Units
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #34
    Uncle Brings His Niece's College Admission Letter to a Family Grave to Share the Good News
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #34
    CCTV Exposes the Controversy Around Suggestive Figurines
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #35
    Woman under 50 kg develops 7 kg of abdominal fluid after extreme dieting
    SocietyMachine translated
  8. #35
    Chengdu Party Standing Committee Member Liu Renyuan Investigated
    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.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #33
    Flash Flood in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia Leaves 4 Dead
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  2. #33
    How Obsessed Is Bao Wenjing with Bao Beier?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.9MSource metric
  3. #34
    Returned from a Trip to Find Doors and Windows Intact but Three Air Conditioners Missing
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.8MSource metric
  4. #34
    Zhao Liying Suddenly Feels Unwell, Cancels Livestream Event
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  5. #35
    Young People Buy Homes Directly From Online Users to Avoid Agent Markups
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  6. #35
    Universities Allow Students to Bring Pets to School, Sparking Controversy
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  7. #36
    Elderly Forager Dies After Bear Attack in Mountains
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  8. #36
    Apple Launches New Mac mini Starting at 6,999 Yuan
    TechMachine translated
    4.6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

5signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
5

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

  1. #32
    Sakura Grass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #33
    When the Grapes Ripen
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #34
    ANGEL
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #35
    Actually
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #36
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

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. #32
    Huanzi Sues Hunan TV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    356.8KSource metric
  2. #32
    Dolly Parton Has Died
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    152.9KSource metric
  3. #33
    72% of Teachers Still Need to Respond Promptly to Messages After Work
    SocietyMachine translated
    152.8KSource metric
  4. #34
    Teens in Times Share Vacation Plans
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    138.3KSource metric
  5. #34
    Never Leave Secrets in a Suitcase
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    342.5KSource metric
  6. #35
    Woman Studies for Civil Service Exam Under an Umbrella at Starbucks
    SocietyMachine translated
    122.1KSource metric
  7. #35
    HP Pays Patent Licensing Fees to Huawei
    BusinessMachine translated
    322.3KSource 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. #33
    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: 162Source metric
  2. #34
    Flutter Version Selection Guide: 3.47 Released at the Last Minute, One Week Until the September Deadline | August 2026
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #35
    Specification-Driven Development: Getting AI to Generate KMP Code That Meets Expectations
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  4. #36
    What Is NVIDIA H100 and Why Is It So Good?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric