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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.

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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #19
    Meng Ziyi Clarifies Laughing Controversy
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    320.4KSource metric
  2. #19
    Faye Wong Dodges the Camera
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    152.4KSource metric
  3. #20
    China Women's Volleyball Team in Asian Championship Final
    OtherMachine translated
    318.5KSource metric
  4. #20
    Bao Beier's New Drama Came First
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    148.4KSource 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. #19
    How do you evaluate Huang Xiaoyun's second tour concert "Cosmic Invincible 2.0" opening in Hangzhou?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    790K heatSource metric
  2. #19
    How to persuade a boss to try a new, more efficient way of working
    BusinessMachine translated
    660K heatSource metric
  3. #20
    If your squad leader is making life miserable for you in the army and your family won’t help you pull strings, would you tough it out or go home?
    SocietyMachine translated
    630K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #19
    Use TRAE Work for industry research and batch office work, a software blogger’s real workflow transformation record
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  2. #19
    Usora: An Open-Source Project That Lets AI Remember Problems We've Solved
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
  3. #20
    Rebuilding 3D garment pattern-making software with Vite + Electron + React + Python
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 81Source metric
  4. #21
    20% Monetization Rate After 10 Days: How I Turned Xiaohongshu Digital Products into a Repeatable Process with One Skill

    Context: Xiaohongshu, also called RedNote, combines lifestyle recommendations, product discovery and community discussion.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    heat: 126Source metric
  5. #21
    Farewell to Vibe Coding: Building a Chrome Translation Extension from 0 to 1 with SDD
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 81Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
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. #19
    Primary and Secondary Schools Nationwide to Replace Textbooks
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #19
    Two Mothers Killed by Falling Rocks in Chongqing
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #20
    School Uniform: I Don’t Have Time to Mess With You
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #20
    Man walking the wrong way startles yak and gets knocked over
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  5. #21
    Anita Mui's mother, Tam Mei-kam, has died
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  6. #21
    Chinese Embassy in Niger Issues Safety Advisory
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.8MSource 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. #20
    Early Spring Sunshine Surpasses 10,000 in Popularity
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #20
    Chang Bingyu Talks About First Championship Win
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #21
    Chang Bingyu defeats Zhao Xintong to win first title
    OtherMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #21
    Nicholas Tse Taiyuan Concert
    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.

21signals
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. #19
    Stop Blaming the Wrong People! Truth Behind the Pension Controversy Exposed
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #20
    Official: Fenerbahce and Amrabat agree to early contract termination; deal ran through summer 2028
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #20
    Chevrolet, Once a Hot Brand, Quietly Discontinued Sales in China
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #21
    Wirtz: I’m disappointed with the result; the hard-fought equalizer was good, but we wanted more
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #21
    Chinese Super League | Dawan suspended for 6 matches, out for rest of season
    OtherMachine translated
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. #19
    Norwegian King Harald V Dies
    SocietyMachine translated
    44.1KSource metric
  2. #19
    Multiple Explosions Heard in Kyiv, Ukraine
    SocietyMachine translated
    3.1KSource metric
  3. #20
    Tonight’s fuel price adjustment will make a full tank cost 14.5 yuan more
    BusinessMachine translated
    33.1KSource metric
  4. #20
    Did Teachers in Leibo County, Sichuan Low-Score Classes Get Arranged for a “Shame” Group Photo? Official Response
    SocietyMachine translated
    48.8KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    A Vocational School Student Becomes a Stand-Up Comedy Champion
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    Wang Yi Holds Phone Call with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #20
    Interview | Director Zheng Dasheng on Making 'Secret Files' at the Gaps in the Historical Record
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #20
    Three-Week Rally Ends Abruptly as Waller’s Hawkish Remarks Hit Precious Metals, Spot Gold Slumps Nearly 3%
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #19
    Why New Energy Vehicles Are Hard to Repair
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #19
    Back-to-school essentials all get pricier: what should parents do?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #20
    China Women's Volleyball Team vs Thailand Women's Volleyball Team
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #20
    Honor Magic 9 series reportedly enters network certification
    TechMachine 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. #20
    Man Deliberately Pulls Chair Away, Causing Woman to Fall
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  2. #20
    These 6 Foods Are More Anti-Inflammatory When Eaten Raw
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  3. #21
    Wang Yi Holds Call With Nepal’s Foreign Minister
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  4. #21
    Xinjiang roommate packs 30 nang breads in a suitcase to return to school
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals