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Edition Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Next batch at 8:00pm Beijing time
“这5种常见蔬菜是抗炎高手”
A viral Weibo topic highlighting five everyday vegetables as anti-inflammatory champions reflects a growing focus on practical wellness across China.
美术展里的假人模型，为何变成了真人尸体...？
Deep Analysis
News and rumours about Apple preparing its first foldable smartphone have sparked wide discussion across Chinese social media. Here is what the trending topic reveals about consumer expectations and tech discussions in China.
Trending across China
Updated at Aug 30, 2026, 09:31 (Beijing time)
吉隆泥石流已致16人遇难546人失联
尼泊尔山洪已致675死2498失联
AI赋能新电商发展
南极水银释放量激增550%
长大后先对什么祛魅了
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是我妈在发帖吗
The phrase "is my mom posting this?" has gone viral on Weibo as young internet users bond over relatable maternal habits.
跟着学，你在家也能做出油亮红润，肥而不腻的红烧肉#美食 #热门
A trending Bilibili cooking tutorial shows viewers how to prepare classic braised pork belly with a glossy, non-greasy finish in their own kitchens.
挑战从东北徒步去西藏（十倍速1小时9分版）
A creator documented a walking journey from Northeast China to Tibet, condensing the epic challenge into a 69-minute video at ten times speed.
【明日方舟×女神异闻录３ Reload】SideStory「月行水上」活动宣传PV
A promotional video for the Arknights and Persona 3 Reload crossover event, titled "Walking on Water," has hit the trending charts on Bilibili.
我被100名警察追捕，抓到我赢50万美金！
A viral video featuring a $500,000 challenge with 100 police officers has stormed to the top of Chinese video platform Bilibili.
《无限大》定档预告丨27年1月15日全球上线
A release trailer for Wuxianda (Infinite) confirmed its global launch on January 15, 2027. The announcement quickly climbed trending charts on video platform Bilibili.
我误入了一层永远无法逃脱的废弃楼层，最绝望的中式恐怖游戏
A trending Bilibili video showcases a Chinese horror game where a player gets trapped on an inescapable abandoned floor.
《下一个是谁》恐怖特辑——无限循环的寺庙
Bilibili's trending horror video Who Is Next: Infinite Loop Temple traps viewers in a spooky endless maze.
金价暴跌之前有人直接清仓
Before gold prices suddenly crashed, some Chinese investors managed to fully liquidate their holdings, sparking intense online discussion about market timing.
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