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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

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China News and Web Trends

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

13signals
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. #48
    Missing Chinese sailor had complained that the ship was in poor condition and said he did not want to board
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #48
    FAW Toyota Executive Slams “Quick-Fix Cars”
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #49
    What Is the Significance of a Robot Horse Carrying a Robot Holding the Event Flag?
    TechMachine translated
  4. #49
    Xu Song and others are coming to Chengdu to hold a concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #50
    Why September Is Expected to Bring Strong Market Gains
    BusinessMachine 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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #49
    Can long-term consumption of sugary drinks damage the brain?
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  2. #49
    Tragedy of Chinese Student in South Korea Sounds Alarm
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.3MSource metric
  3. #50
    Jordan Chan Was Extremely Nervous as a Guest at Julian Cheung’s Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  4. #50
    Two 'Close Sisters' Met Online Turn Out to Be the Same Man
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.2MSource metric
  5. #51
    Are sleep quality measurements from smartwatches accurate, or does your body know best?
    TechMachine translated
    3.1MSource metric
  6. #51
    China Expected to Become the World's Most Desirable Country by 2050
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.1MSource 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.

6signals
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. #48
    Esther Yu Wears a Silk Scarf as a Tube Top
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    205.1KSource metric
  2. #48
    Woman in South Korea Murdered: Killer's Nationality
    SocietyMachine translated
    83.6KSource metric
  3. #49
    Families of Those Missing in Gyirong, Tibet Mudslide Speak Out
    SocietyMachine translated
    200.3KSource metric
  4. #49
    Li Sheng and Lisa Rong Film a Variety Show Together
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    80.6KSource metric
  5. #50
    Apple M6 Chip
    TechMachine translated
    75.4KSource metric
  6. #50
    Song Zu'er Does a Cute Hip Wiggle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195.7KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

27signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
21

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #49
    New Three Kingdoms UP Critiques Detective Dee 13: It Really Is You!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    336.2K playsSource metric
  2. #50
    Daring to Face a Deep-Sea Giant: A Post-90s Woman Takes on a Mahi-Mahi
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2.5M playsSource metric
  3. #50
    Shenzhen Fried Chicken Shop “45-Second Suffocation” Incident Exposes Young People’s Struggles
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.2M playsSource metric
  4. #51
    [Genshin Players] What Did You Bring to Snezhnaya?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    513.8K playsSource metric
  5. #51
    The Kittens Have Gotten Themselves Stuck in Dangerous Places Again
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    978.7K playsSource metric
  6. #52
    Lychee’s First Attempt to Join the Group...
    SocietyMachine translated
    687.7K playsSource metric
  7. #52
    Textbooks Can Be Altered, but History Cannot
    CultureMachine translated
    977.8K playsSource metric
  8. #53
    The Greatest Equality in the World Is That Everyone Dies
    SocietyMachine translated
    418.5K playsSource metric
  9. #53
    50 Yuan a Cup? Japan's First 'Astronomically Priced Cold-Water Instant Noodles'!
    CultureMachine translated
    2.3M playsSource metric
  10. #54
    Israel Puts Heavy Pressure on the United States
    OtherMachine translated
    1.9M playsSource metric
  11. #54
    Foreign Media Slam 'War Chefs,' Middle Easterners Slam Fence-Sitting: Why I Think 'Dragon Restaurant' Is Wise
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    923.7K playsSource metric
  12. #55
    “I Have a Strange Illness That Makes Me Tell Only the Truth”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.6M playsSource metric
  13. #55
    [Divergent Universe Guide] Tribbie Is Actually the Strongest Main DPS?! The Most Broken Divergent Universe Build! Curio Damage Counts as Character Damage! Welcome to the Tribbie Universe!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    167.9K playsSource metric
  14. #56
    How does Lao Chijia eat instant noodles?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.7M playsSource metric
  15. #56
    I Know Not How High the Sky or How Deep the Earth, Only That the Cold Moon and Warm Sun Consume Our Lives
    CultureMachine translated
    359.6K playsSource metric
  16. #57
    Beneath the Altar 06 | The Gilded Demon Court’s Lavish Songs, Dances, and Human Feast
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2M playsSource metric
  17. #57
    When Guys Find a Great Restaurant
    CultureMachine translated
    4.6M playsSource metric
  18. #58
    Million-Prize Search for the Ultimate Solo Champion! Canyon Millionaire Solo Tournament, Episode 1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    275.6K playsSource metric
  19. #58
    Episode 4 | 🐧 Reis: “Have I turned into a mature woman?!” 🐧
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  20. #59
    The Rookie Wants to Get Ahead Too Much! Full Voice Lines for Lao Tai and the Adjutants
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    387.1K playsSource metric
  21. #60
    A 100,000-level pure visual intelligence driving through Huaqiangbei?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.4M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #49
    Ao Ruipeng Joins the “Abstract Passion Fruit” Trend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  2. #49
    Chen He Responds to Rumors of an iPartment Reunion Season
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #50
    Luan Nian Getting Jealous in Early Spring Sunshine Is So Addictive
    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
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #49
    China Accelerates Public Data Sharing and Openness
    TechMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  2. #49
    China Urges the U.S. to Stop Interfering in Latin America
    SocietyMachine translated
    8.8MSource metric
  3. #50
    $5,000 Saved for 27 Years Earns Interest Worth a Forest
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

3signals
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. #49
    Rspack 2.2 Released: 30+ Performance Improvements, Embracing Solid 2.0
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #50
    Must-Know TS Interview Question: 6 Key Differences Between type and interface
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #50
    I Switched from Claude Code to Pi for a While: My Honest Impressions
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

11signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
11

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

  1. #49
    SUN KISS
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #50
    Victorious Fighting Buddha
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #51
    Ten Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #52
    Moment
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #53
    Echo
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #54
    Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  7. #55
    IF YOU
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  8. #56
    Won't Settle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  9. #57
    Don't Rush
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  10. #58
    Back-to-Back Hug
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  11. #59
    Leaving My Dependence
    EntertainmentMachine translated