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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 Social Media Trends

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

16signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    Cheng Yi Stretches His Legs Using a Staff Member's Shoulder
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    795.4KSource metric
  2. #5
    Liu Yifei Drops Out of Contention for Golden Eagle Best Actress
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    678.7KSource metric
  3. #6
    Cancer Vaccine Expected to Cost Nearly $500,000 per Shot
    TechMachine translated
    505.6KSource metric
  4. #6
    Young People Really Took “Exercise More” to Heart
    SocietyMachine translated
    783.1KSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    How Long Does Bottled Water Last After Opening?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    What do you think of Apple launching the all-new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with AI performance surging fourfold on the M6 chip?
    TechMachine translated
    3.3M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    Why Did League of Legends’ Nostalgia Server Launch With Fanfare Only to Quickly Collapse?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    Would a Wooden Bucket Thrown Into an Ancient Well Actually Reach the Water, Rather Than Float?
    CultureMachine translated
    980K heatSource metric
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    The Disappeared
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7Rating
  2. #7
    Leviticus
    CultureMachine translated
    7Rating
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
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. #5
    Compare DWG/DXF Drawings in the Browser — @mlightcad/cad-diff-viewer
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 783Source metric
  2. #6
    A Solo Creator’s AI-Built Mini Program Earned ¥10.50 in 15 Days
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 738Source metric
  3. #7
    Shell Commands Crash Course (Part 2): Processes, Networking, and System Information
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 657Source metric
  4. #7
    Super easy to use R8 Configuration Analyzer, optimize your app size and memory
    OtherMachine translated
    heat: 603Source metric
sspai

SSPAI

A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #5
    AI Upgrades a Non-Smart Standing Desk with Height Adjustment, Voice Control, and Multi-Device Connectivity
    TechMachine translated
    comments: 7 likes: 33Source metric
  2. #6
    Offline Event | Echoes Remain: Michael Jackson 68th Birthday Record Exhibition
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    comments: 4 likes: 14Source metric
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. #6
    Works on Linux, Windows, and macOS: Deploy Nging as a Web Server Management Panel
    TechMachine translated
    13KSource metric
  2. #7
    From NAS Operations to Playbook: Hands-On Remote Automation with Ansible + cpolar
    TechMachine translated
    10KSource metric
  3. #7
    Manage Multiple Remote Connections in One Web Interface: Deploy Next Terminal with Docker and Audit Assets
    TechMachine translated
    12KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #5
    Rocket Force Publicly Solicits Tips on Procurement Violations
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.6MSource metric
  2. #5
    Zhao Liying Rushed to Hospital Due to Illness
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.1MSource metric
  3. #6
    What are the highlights of the China-Egypt joint air force training?
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.8MSource metric
  4. #6
    Russian Fire Kills 6 Chinese Citizens; 9 Missing
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.6MSource metric
  5. #7
    Hazard and Li Kechen-Deng Xinxing Win Dunk League Championship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
  6. #7
    Chinese Embassy Issues Notice on Chinese Citizen Kidnapped in Thailand
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.7MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
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. #5
    Yu Donglai Never Expected It: Just Three Days After Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbage Was Exposed, Pangdonglai Went Viral Again
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #5
    Reporter: Jalen Duren Expected to Re-Sign with the Pistons on a Contract Worth Over $160 Million for Four Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #6
    125,000 Layoffs: Big Tech's Main Business in 2026 Is Cutting Jobs
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #6
    China’s “Robot Games” Shock Foreign Audiences; BBC: “I Took a Nap and the World Changed”
    TechMachine translated
  5. #7
    Ukraine Hit by 9-Hour Bombardment; Mall Reduced to Rubble as Civilians Plead to End Conscription
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    US Stocks Close: Tech Shares Drag Nasdaq Down 0.76% as Major Factors Loom
    BusinessMachine translated
    36.5KSource metric
  2. #5
    U.S. Cancels U.S.-South Korea Double Dragon Exercise Due to Middle East Deployment Constraints
    OtherMachine translated
    458Source metric
  3. #6
    Zheng Li Visits and Extends Regards to Veteran Comrades
    SocietyMachine translated
    54.8KSource metric
  4. #6
    Changchun, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Jinan and Feicheng Respond After CCTV Exposure
    SocietyMachine translated
    166.1KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Follow-up on “Formaldehyde Cabbage”: Is Testing for Formaldehyde Necessary, and Where Would Action Be Most Effective?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #5
    Quick Take | Can the Law and National Standards Be Aligned on Raising Electric Bicycle Speed Limits?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    Video: J-16 vs. Rafale as China’s Latest Military Aircraft Debut in Africa
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Listed Company Apologizes for "Humiliating" Treatment Used to Drive Away New Graduates
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #5
    Cancer Vaccine Expected to Cost Nearly $500,000 per Dose
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    State Council Oversees Investigation into the Dichlorvos Disinfection Incident
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    Autonomous Driving Is Included in Legislation for the First Time
    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
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    The Eight Immortals Cross the Sea Again
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #7
    Death Toll from Flash Floods in Northern Nepal Rises to 18
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  3. #7
    Changzhou, Jiangsu, Issues Notice on Company Mass-Persuading New Graduates to Leave
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals