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.

21signals
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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #12
    6.9MSource metric
  2. #13
    6.8MSource metric
  3. #13
    Anita Mui's Mother Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  4. #14
    Fan Zhendong Misses German Cup Quarterfinals
    OtherMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
  5. #14
    Cause of Tibet Mudslide Disaster Identified
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.7MSource metric
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. #12
  2. #12
  3. #13
  4. #13
  5. #14
  6. #14
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. #12
    6.6MSource metric
  2. #12
    27.8KSource metric
  3. #13
    72.4KSource metric
  4. #13
    274.7KSource 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. #12
  2. #12
  3. #13
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

13signals
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. #12
    566.6K playsSource metric
  2. #13
    525.7K playsSource metric
  3. #14
    Laoda Spent His Life Looking for a Wall to Lean On
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #12
    Wu Jingping Responds to Fan Zhendong's Loss
    OtherMachine translated
    8MSource metric
  2. #13
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #13
    8.1MSource metric
  4. #14
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #14
    Song Yadong Knocks Out Umar
    OtherMachine translated
    7.9MSource metric
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. #12
    Wangqing Beef Noodles Make a Comeback
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #13
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #13
    10.3MSource metric
  4. #14
    Today I’m Going to Become a Shriveled Cheese Ball
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
  5. #14
    Qian Guanyou wins the game at the buzzer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
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. #12
    8.1KSource metric
  2. #12
    8.4KSource metric
  3. #13
    8.1KSource metric
  4. #14
    8.2KSource 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. #12
    heat: 162Source metric
  2. #13
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #14
    heat: 135Source 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.

13signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #12
    Wang Yibo Conquers Western Europe’s Highest Peak
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    201KSource metric
  2. #12
    330.5KSource metric
  3. #13
    197KSource 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. #12
    880K heatSource metric
  2. #12
    1.2M heatSource metric
  3. #13
    Why Did Qing-Era Crafts Become So Intricate?
    CultureMachine translated
    850K heatSource metric
  4. #13
    860K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals