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August 28, 2026

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

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Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #13
    A worker who collapsed and fell into a coma from heatstroke on the job, with no one acknowledging the employment relationship
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #13
    A woman participated in an officially organized blind date event and was defrauded of 230,000 yuan by a scammer. She sued the organizer and appealed after the first instance rejection.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #14
    Nvidia Beats Market Expectations Again! Jensen Huang: AI Has Reached a Turning Point; I Regret Not Investing More and Earlier in Frontier Tech Companies
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #14
    A primary school in Linhai, Zhejiang, requires new students to fill in their parents’ academic qualifications and positions. The Education Bureau: The relevant responsible persons will be dealt with seriously.
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #15
    “Food Delivery Worker Rescues Drowning Girl” Video Questioned as Staged; Subdistrict Office Confirms Rescue, Seeks Heroism Award and Platform Cash Reward
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #15
    Teachers from a low-scoring class in Leibo County, Sichuan were arranged to take a "shameful" photo? Official response is being verified
    OtherMachine 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. #14
    Liuzhou Earthquake
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  2. #15
    Parents Notarize a 2.95 Million Yuan Gift to Their Daughter; Son-in-Law Seeks a Share in Divorce
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.6MSource metric
  3. #16
    Nvidia's Market Cap Surges $442 Billion in a Single Day
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
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. #14
    Experts: The Jilong Port cross-border debris flow was an extreme event amplified by a river blockage and dam breach; relocating the port or choosing a new site is impractical, with little feasibility for engineering avoidance
    SocietyMachine translated
    63.4KSource metric
  2. #14
    Missing 2.5-Year-Old Child in Guizhou Found in River Without Vital Signs, Mother Says
    SocietyMachine translated
    44.6KSource metric
  3. #15
    Who took Liu Xiang's earnings, and how much did they get?
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  4. #15
    Trump Raises Tariff Pressure, and Canada Is Already Divided
    BusinessMachine translated
    111.9KSource 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.

17signals
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. #13
    Shadel
    OtherMachine translated
    413.9KSource metric
  2. #13
    Jiang Qiming and Tan Jianci Win Golden Deer Best Actor Award
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    488.6KSource metric
  3. #14
    Liu Xiang Has a Lifetime Nike Contract with a Guaranteed Annual Income of 14 Million Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
    348.2KSource metric
  4. #15
    Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts Ugly Painting
    CultureMachine translated
    269.5KSource 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. #13
    Employee Fired After Clocking In for Leader 39 Times; Court Upholds Dismissal
    BusinessMachine translated
    860K heatSource metric
  2. #14
    Has the A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality anime been ruined?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  3. #14
    In the original ending, Odysseus reclaims the throne, but Nolan has Telemachus inherit it and Odysseus choose exile. Why did Nolan handle it this way?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    800K heatSource metric
  4. #15
    How did the powerful clans of the Three Kingdoms emerge and become so influential that even warlords feared them? Why not support one faction to suppress another?
    CultureMachine translated
    800K heatSource metric
  5. #15
    Real Madrid won two consecutive games 4‑1 to reach the top of La Liga. How do you view the team’s title prospects in the new season?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
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. #14
    JD.com: Open-Sources JoyAI-Video-Edit, a Real-Time Streaming Video Editing Model
    TechMachine translated
  2. #15
    All three major A-share indexes turn positive

    Context: A-shares are stocks traded on mainland China's stock exchanges.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  3. #16
    China’s July RatingDog Services PMI was 50.4, down from 54.1 previously
    BusinessMachine translated
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #14
    OpenAI Releases Official Security Incident Report; China Achieves First Earth-Moon Two-Way High-Speed Laser Communication; Mudslide Hits Gyirong Port in Shigatse, Tibet
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #14
    A New 3,000-Yuan RGB Mini LED Option: Huawei Vision S7 RGB Delivers a Premium Big-Screen Home Experience
    TechMachine translated
  3. #15
    Fengyun T7 Launches Starting at RMB 97,900 with Eight Bonus Packages
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #15
    Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Home Pushes Whole-Home Intelligence into a New Era of Connectivity
    TechMachine translated
  5. #16
    Apple unveils its first 2nm M6 chip; China accelerates 6G R&D and next-generation communications and computing-network planning; Typhoon Shadel expected to make landfall along the Zhejiang-Fujian coast
    TechMachine translated
  6. #16
    Restaurant Dichlorvos Disinfection Incident Explained in 5 Questions
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
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. #14
    The yen hit a 40-year low, and the United States suddenly took action. What happened?
    OtherMachine translated
    135.7K playsSource metric
  2. #15
    This Game Is Already Unwinnable—The Only Option Is to Beat the Opponent to Death!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.2M playsSource metric
  3. #16
    Follow along and you can make oily, rosy, fat but not greasy braised pork at home #food #popular
    OtherMachine translated
    817K playsSource metric
  4. #16
    “With a Wife Like This, What More Could a Husband Ask For?” [If Possible DJ - Sped Up] [A Great Pure-Love Tune]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.1M playsSource 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. #14
    Defense Ministry Responds to Japan's Expansion Plan
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #14
    School will start in the blink of an eye. If I had known better, I wouldn’t have blinked.
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  3. #15
    Honor of Kings Version: You've Got Some Seriously Big Guts
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  4. #15
    First Teachers Back at School Are Already Setting Rules
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
2

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

  1. #14
    Loved the Wrong Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #15
    Always Online
    EntertainmentMachine translated