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October 21, 2026

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

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IT Home via UAPI · saved Oct 21, 2026, 3:14 PM CST

Huawei’s HarmonyOS reportedly surpasses 95 million installed devices, nearing its 100 million target

Background: HarmonyOS is an operating system developed by Huawei.

Huawei
A Chinese technology company that makes telecommunications equipment, devices and computing products. Reference ↗
HarmonyOS
Huawei's operating-system family for connected devices. Features and app support vary by version and device. Reference ↗
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Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

13signals
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. #25
    The First Candied Cherry Skewer of Winter

    Context: Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack of fruit coated in a hard, glossy sugar shell.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7.8MSource metric
  2. #26
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #27
    Fan-service shake hand dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  4. #28
    Changjin, what did you put into your work?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  5. #28
    8.2MSource 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. #25
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #26
    9.8MSource metric
  3. #27
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #27
    9.7MSource metric
  5. #28
    9.7MSource metric
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. #26
    568.6K playsSource metric
  2. #27
    Going to Litang alone and arriving at the “World’s High City”!!

    Context: Litang is a county in Sichuan, China, known for its high altitude.

    CultureAI context · definition
    407.8K playsSource metric
  3. #28
    [Ultimate Expedition] iG’s 2026 Global Finals Departure Video

    Context: Invictus Gaming, commonly abbreviated as iG, is a Chinese esports organization.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    397.9K playsSource 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.

20signals
hupu

Hupu

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    My Dream Grid Score
    CultureMachine translated
    347.7KSource metric
  2. #26
    From Champion to Legend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    435.1KSource metric
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #25
    Doctors Respond to Zhong Nanshan Exercising Three Times a Week After a Heart Attack

    Context: Zhong Nanshan is a prominent Chinese respiratory disease specialist and public health expert.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    134.8KSource metric
  2. #26
    339.4KSource metric
  3. #26
    Jing Boran’s Most Stylish Red Carpet Look Has Arrived
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    114.1KSource metric
  4. #27
    China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Responds to Taiwan Authorities’ Refusal to Let Zhang Linghe Visit Taiwan

    Context: The DPP, or Democratic Progressive Party, is a major political party in Taiwan.

    OtherAI context · definition
    339KSource metric
  5. #27
    112.9KSource metric
  6. #28
    337.3KSource metric
  7. #28
    112.8KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
  2. #26
  3. #27
    Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #27
    What Work Did the Eight Banners Mainly Do in Manchu Cities During the Qing Dynasty? How Demanding Was It?

    Context: The Eight Banners were the Qing dynasty's hereditary military and administrative system.

    CultureAI context · definition
  5. #28
    Nonsense · How to complain properly
    CultureMachine translated
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. #25
    950K heatSource metric
  2. #25
    An Australian company uses AI to impersonate victims on scam calls and obtain scammers’ information in advance. Is this technology worth promoting in China to address scams?

    Context: An AI agent is a software system that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks and interact with tools.

    TechAI context · definition
    890K heatSource metric
  3. #26
    League of Legends' Hextech Mayhem 4.0 update is about to launch. How should this major update be evaluated?

    Context: League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed by Riot Games.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    870K heatSource metric
  4. #26
    840K heatSource metric
  5. #27
    800K heatSource metric
  6. #27
    750K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

4signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #25
    heat: 144Source metric
  2. #26
    heat: 144Source metric
  3. #27
    An Open-Source Software Project Budgeted at $1,000 Was Completed by DeepSeek for Just $1 (Day 6)

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company and model developer.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 135Source metric
  4. #28
    heat: 135Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

8signals
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

15signals
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. #25
  2. #26
  3. #26
  4. #27
    With Dalian Yingbo needing a win and unable to settle for a draw, how can they beat Chengdu Rongcheng by ceding the midfield?

    Context: Dalian Yingbo and Chengdu Rongcheng are Chinese professional football clubs.

    OtherAI context · definition
  5. #28
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #25
    Insta360 Responds to Funding a Flying Skateboard Influencer

    Context: Insta360 is a camera company known for producing 360-degree and action cameras.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #25
  3. #26
  4. #27
  5. #27
    Liu Kaiwei acknowledges a new relationship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #28
  7. #28
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
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #26
    5.5MSource metric
  2. #27
    5.4MSource metric
  3. #28
    Liu Kaiwei Admits to a New Relationship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric