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August 31, 2026

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

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Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    No More Survivors Found Yet in Tibet Gyirong Mudslide Rescue
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #10
    Shanxi Guangsheng Temple Scenic Area Says Tourists Crossed Fence and Used Flash to Photograph Murals
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Youku's 'This Is My Island' props found as beach litter two years later; production team says it has inspected the site
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #11
    Observation | How Shanghai’s Markets Can Keep Their Local Character While Modernizing
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #11
    National Animal Museum condemns uncivil behavior; state media says children who disrupt public order often have rule-disregarding parents
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #9
    Officials Respond to “Cancel ETC” and Drivers’ Real Concerns
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #9
    Nearly 100 Chinese Citizens Missing on the Nepal Side
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Juewei Duck Neck Lost 6,600 Stores in Two Years
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #10
    Luo Yonghao Announces Tech Conference in Shenzhen
    TechMachine translated
  5. #11
    Rumor That a Delivery Rider Added Paraquat to a Drink
    SocietyMachine 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. #10
    Zhao Yong Failed the Exam
    SocietyMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  2. #10
    The Best Follow-Up Drama to "Soldiers Sortie"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  3. #11
    Tesla Launches Cheaper Model 3
    BusinessMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  4. #11
    China Men's Basketball vs. Lebanon Men's Basketball
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource 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. #10
    Tibet Border Police Officer Breaks Down During Rescue; Colleague Says His Girlfriend Was Also Below
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #10
    Guizhou Party Committee appoints Guo Qiang as Zunyi Party Secretary
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #11
    US media claims the PLA failed all nine simulated landings on Taiwan; some people got excited
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #11
    Woman Says Her Car Was Broken Into at a Mall, Losing 200,000 Yuan in Gold Jewelry; Multiple Parties Respond
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    China Coast Guard conducts law enforcement patrols in waters around Huangyan Island
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.1KSource metric
  2. #10
    Some in the U.S. Are Getting Impatient: Pushing a "Plaza Accord" on China
    BusinessMachine translated
    154.3KSource metric
  3. #11
    From 60 Million to 200 Million: Why Are There More Flexible Workers?
    SocietyMachine translated
    72.7KSource 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.

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
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #9
    Mudslide in Gyirong, Tibet
    SocietyMachine translated
    411KSource metric
  2. #9
    Bring Back Ji Jie
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    279.7KSource metric
  3. #10
    Xu Qing’s behavior on Sisters Over Flowers 2 is understood
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    333KSource metric
  4. #10
    2026 BAZAAR Night Lineup Announced
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    270.7KSource metric
  5. #11
    Ryan sexual harassment
    SocietyMachine translated
    332.3KSource 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. #9
    Why Doesn't China Women's Volleyball Recall Zhu Ting After Missing Asian Championship Title?
    SocietyMachine translated
    920K heatSource metric
  2. #9
    Why did Shang Yang's reforms succeed but end in his ruin?
    CultureMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  3. #10
    Two leaders are vying for my support: should I stay neutral or pick a side?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  4. #10
    How to Spend Just 200 Yuan on Secondhand Gear for a Decent Start to School
    SocietyMachine translated
    920K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
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. #10
    Usora: An Open-Source Project That Lets AI Remember Problems We've Solved
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 207Source metric
  2. #11
    Automotive Android: From AAR to Plugin, Decoupling Launcher Card Plugins
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
  3. #11
    Rebuilding 3D garment pattern-making software with Vite + Electron + React + Python
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 171Source metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    August in One Video: Debt and Land, Old China-U.S. Debts Come Due, and the World Starts Looking for Alternatives [Global Village Monthly]
    BusinessMachine translated
    541.2K playsSource metric
  2. #10
    [Exclusive/Complete] "Memory Bureau" Episode 7: Memories, Such Fragile Things [August Original Animation]
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1M playsSource metric
  3. #11
    A Special Lesson
    CultureMachine translated
    1.8M playsSource metric
  4. #11
    Are Jing Tian's eggs worth $50 million?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    845.6K playsSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    Tianjin Fire Department Teams Up with Zepeng to Share Fire Safety Knowledge
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  2. #11
    "The Qingtong Gorge Dam releases floods" is a rumor
    OtherMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #11
    Countdown to the open-sea fishing season
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource 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. #10
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #11
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated