Daily archive

August 30, 2026

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

Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #21
    44-Year-Old South Korean Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #21
  3. #22
  4. #22
  5. #23
  6. #23
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. #22
    5.9MSource metric
  2. #22
    Song Yadong Gained Over 120,000 Followers Overnight
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.9MSource metric
  3. #23
    Nepal landslide disaster death toll reaches 788
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.8MSource metric
  4. #23
    5.8MSource metric
  5. #24
    NetEase Cloud Music HarmonyOS Version
    TechMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  6. #24
    5.7MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #22
  2. #22
  3. #23
  4. #23
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

19signals
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. #21
    317.6KSource metric
  2. #21
    Bai Jingting and Sun Qian's Upcoming Drama
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    146.9KSource metric
  3. #22
    Yu Shi's Studio Suspected of Throwing Shade
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    314.8KSource metric
  4. #22
    142.2KSource metric
  5. #23
    Ten days of hard work
    OtherMachine translated
    313.8KSource metric
  6. #23
    Su Xinhao Posts Late-Night Message
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    141KSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #21
    610K heatSource metric
  2. #21
    780K heatSource metric
  3. #22
    780K heatSource metric
  4. #22
    Who in Water Margin Can Truly Be Called a Hero?
    CultureMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  5. #23
    590K heatSource metric
  6. #23
    730K heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #22
    383.2KSource metric
  2. #22
    339.6KSource metric
  3. #23
    318.3KSource metric
  4. #24
    313.4KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
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. #22
    CITIC Securities: Stable Core Business + Emerging AI Revenue Signal a Valuation Recovery Opportunity for U.S. Application Software

    Context: CITIC Securities is a major Chinese investment bank and securities firm.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #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
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. #22
    4.9KSource metric
  2. #23
    How to Pass GESP C++ Level 7
    TechMachine translated
    4.9KSource metric
  3. #24
    Lua Upvalue
    TechMachine translated
    4.5KSource metric
  4. #24
    4.8KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #22
    Our Home 2
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    713.7K playsSource metric
  2. #22
    Megastructure: Dark Forest [AI Creator]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    713.9K playsSource metric
  3. #23
    757.4K playsSource metric
  4. #24
    1.9M playsSource metric
  5. #24
    Please watch this show!!!
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    272.5K 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. #22
    First Details on Akatsuki Shūisui in Naruto Mobile
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #22
    Scottish Premiership standings update
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #23
    Crisp Can't Accept Leading the Team to Collapse
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #23
    Bai Ze Cup S3 Grand Final Kicks Off
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #24
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #24
    Luan Nian’s Wife-Chasing Is Purely Clumsy
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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. #22
    9.8MSource metric
  2. #22
    10MSource metric
  3. #23
    Live from the 2026 Guanghe Conference
    TechMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #23
    Paojia Grand Stage 2nd Anniversary Celebration
    EntertainmentMachine 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. #22
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #23
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated