Daily archive

August 29, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
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. #22
    A Bit of a Bumpy Road in Basketball
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  2. #22
    10.4MSource metric
  3. #23
    Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 579
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  4. #23
    Chinese Embassy in Niger Issues Safety Advisory
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
  5. #24
    John Lee and Sam Hou-fai Mourn Landslide Victims
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
  6. #24
    Peacekeeper Elite AI Theater
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    791.4K playsSource metric
  2. #24
    1.6M playsSource metric
  3. #25
    [Funny Version] New Plant 1: Silly Peashooter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #23
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #23
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #24
    Backpack Straps Can Be Folded Into Stars
    CultureMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #25
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #25
    Ya Ya Beat-Synced Outfit Change Challenge
    EntertainmentMachine 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.

16signals
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #22
  2. #22
  3. #23
  4. #23
  5. #24
  6. #24
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. #22
  2. #23
  3. #23
  4. #24
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. #23
    5.8MSource metric
  2. #23
    5.8MSource metric
  3. #24
    The “5-Yuan Revolution” Behind a CT Scan
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  4. #24
    Hidden Risks of Frequent Quick Wash Cycles
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  5. #25
    5.6MSource metric
  6. #25
    5.6MSource 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. #22
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #23
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #24
    I Finally Understand
    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.

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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    Fan Zhendong vs. Shunsuke Togami
    OtherMachine translated
    230.8KSource metric
  2. #22
    163.1KSource metric
  3. #23
    162.9KSource metric
  4. #23
    229.8KSource metric
  5. #24
    Liu Xiang Arrangements
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    229.5KSource metric
  6. #24
    Fed
    OtherMachine translated
    150.1KSource 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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #22
    930K heatSource metric
  2. #22
    770K heatSource metric
  3. #23
    760K heatSource metric
  4. #23
    840K heatSource metric
  5. #24
    760K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #23
    Ariza Says Kobe Wasn't Given Enough Recognition
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    461.9KSource metric
  2. #24
    Kuminga Prefers Joining the Lakers Over the Timberwolves
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    478.6KSource metric
  3. #24
    447.9KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #23
    4.1KSource metric
  2. #24
    4KSource metric
  3. #25
    3.3KSource metric
  4. #25
    3.9KSource metric
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
    heat: 144Source metric
  2. #23
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #24
    heat: 99Source metric
36kr

36Kr

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

About this platform
2

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