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August 30, 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
    Gold Jewelry Sales Plunge 34%
    BusinessMachine translated
    567.9KSource metric
  2. #5
    Novel's Hero and Heroine Come to Life
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    349.6KSource metric
  3. #6
    Netizen Interviews for a Job Paying Just Over 2,000
    SocietyMachine translated
    550KSource metric
  4. #6
    Togami Hayasuke responds to 3-2 win over Fan Zhendong
    OtherMachine translated
    296.4KSource 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
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    NSFC reports on 31 projects and reclaims funding: what problems does this expose in China’s research administration?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  2. #6
    What changes will the Medical Security Law bring to our lives when it takes effect on January 1, 2027?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.5M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    Should Liu Xiang Keep His Ad Fees? Why Does the Sports Bureau Take a Cut?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.6M 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 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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    My Kid's Back-to-School Diary
    SocietyMachine translated
    13.5MSource metric
  2. #6
    Elegant Drag Transformation
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    13.5MSource metric
  3. #6
    Chang Bingyu Defeats Zhao Xintong 10-7 to Win the Title
    OtherMachine translated
    11.5MSource metric
  4. #7
    How Addictive Is Beachcombing During Fishing Season
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.5MSource metric
  5. #7
    Two Trillion-Yuan State-Owned Enterprises Get New Leaders
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.3MSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #6
    Huawei Tri-Fold Design Revealed
    TechMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #6
    When I insisted on applying to an out-of-province university
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  3. #7
    Fan Zhendong narrowly lost 2-3 to Shunsuke Togami
    OtherMachine translated
    9.2MSource metric
  4. #7
    Jinchanchan All-Star Weekend Exhibition Match
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
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
    Relationship Psychology: If a man does these two things when alone with you, it is not just liking you, it is deep love
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #5
    92-Year-Old Chinese Man Wins Long Jump World Championship in South Korea; Netizens Joke That Living to That Age Matters More Than the Distance
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    Wang Xinyu and 3 others play US Open first round tonight; Zheng Qinwen and 3 others play tomorrow night; CCTV will broadcast
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #6
    Official: Guoan and Yingbo Criticized, Dawan Suspended for 6 Matches
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #7
    Stop Believing the Warm-Winter Rumors! Sea Temperatures Surge to 2.64°C, This Winter’s Weather May Be Completely Upended
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #5
    Liu Guiping appointed Party Secretary of the State Administration for Market Regulation
    SocietyMachine translated
    17.2KSource metric
  2. #5
    Russian Military Deploys New Weapon
    SocietyMachine translated
    511.8KSource metric
  3. #6
    Reporters Enter Jilong Port Disaster Core Area: G216 Severely Damaged, Mudslide Engulfs Heavy Truck
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    U.S. Treasury Secretary Takes a Hard Swipe at America
    SocietyMachine translated
    124.6KSource metric
  5. #7
    14th NPC Standing Committee's 24th Session Concludes in Beijing
    SocietyMachine translated
    143.2KSource metric
  6. #7
    Netanyahu privately admitted: Unless the situation changes, we will lose the election
    OtherMachine translated
    4.1KSource metric
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
    Was Nepal's Ice Avalanche Caused by Global Warming?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #5
    Traveler Caught Bringing 81 Human Blood and Fecal Samples Into the Country
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    Global Markets Face Two Major Shocks Next Week
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #6
    Bai Yansong Discusses a Company Illegally Terminating 107 Recent Graduates
    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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Official Response to "Cancel ETC": Understanding Drivers' Real Needs
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    Chang Bingyu beats world No. 1 Zhao Xintong 10-7 to win the title
    OtherMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    Melting Antarctic Glaciers Are Releasing Toxic Mercury
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #7
    Bai Yansong on a company illegally rescinding contracts for 107 new graduates
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource 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. #5
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #6
    TOP's First Ballad
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #7
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals