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Media
Plex
A legit place to binge without another subscription—free catalog kept alive by ads. Stream free movies, shows, and live channels, with rentals when you want something newer.
DEE Cinema
A place to chase new releases without another membership—movies, series, and short dramas in one stop. Free online streaming for films, TV shows, anime, and short dramas.
Blu-ray Cinema
Don’t want a VIP just to catch new shows? Catalog’s solid, categories are straightforward—handy as a backup watch site. Blu-ray Cinema puts movies, TV, variety, anime, and short dramas in one place for in-browser streaming.
ZhuiYingMiao
When hopping sites just to find a show gets tiring, ZhuiYingMiao is handy. A video aggregation search site for movies, series, variety shows and anime.
Xinghe Movies
A lifesaver when you refuse to pay for VIP. Click and it plays, danmaku keeps it lively—rare clean pick among free streaming sites.
Yingshi Daquan
Tons of sites share the name; this one pushes “search the whole web, watch free.” A brand-new free streaming aggregator—search and play, no VIP needed so far.
66 Dapian Wang
A lifesaver for binge-watchers. No subscriptions no app downloads just open your browser and stream trending shows. Fast updates with a solid short drama and anime collection. Perfect for anyone who wants to watch without spending a dime.
KuYingJu
When hopping between movie sites feels exhausting, it pulls them into one search box. A multi-site film aggregator—type a title and quickly check which sources still play.
JuOK
New episodes land before you even consider a VIP. Free streaming aggregator for movies, TV, variety and anime—plus cloud-drive search and multi-line playback.
Unknown Search
Tired of opening a dozen sites just to find a show? It works like a minimal front desk—one search, many sources. Unknown Search is a media meta-search: it doesn’t host files, and results jump you to online play links.
1905 Film Network
A name film fans tend to keep bookmarked. The official movie site of CCTV-6, with news, reviews, licensed VOD, and Movie Channel livestreams.
iQIYI
When a new show drops, a lot of people open this first. Hit dramas, variety, movies, and anime in one place—watch free, or go VIP when you want more.
CCTV Programs
The go-to place for official CCTV viewing. Live channels, on-demand shows, and popular series from China Media Group—authoritative and easy to browse.
Tencent Video
For C-drama hits, variety shows, or live NBA, this is the default app on many phones. One of China's largest licensed libraries, tied into QQ and WeChat for smooth cross-device viewing—hot titles usually need VIP, otherwise expect pre-roll ads.
Youku
When you just want something to watch without hopping apps, Youku usually covers it. Alibaba’s long-form video platform for dramas, variety, movies, and originals—free titles available, more with VIP.
YouTube
Still the default place to watch online video. Tutorials, music, live streams, Shorts—anyone can upload, anyone can watch.
AcFun
China's earliest danmu video site, where bullet-comment culture took root. Heavier ACG vibes and old-school community feel—motto says don't take it too seriously. Anime, memes, and live streams for users who've stuck around.
Bilibili
When danmu flood across the screen, it feels like a crowd reacting together. Anime, memes, tutorials—what began as youth subculture grew into a video community where almost any niche has a home.
4K Anime
Hate watching anime in mushy quality? This one’s tuned for HD/Blu-ray-leaning streams, and new or classic titles are easy to find. 4K Anime covers Japanese/Chinese anime, movies, tokusatsu, and manga—free in-browser play, with downloads available.
5song
VIP libraries not enough? Grab lossless packs here. Free FLAC/MP3 download hub covering Mandarin, Canto, J-pop, K-pop, Western and DJ—open and download.
Fangpi Music
The name’s goofy, the toolkit isn’t—search, preview, and grab high-quality MP3s in one place. Fangpi Music is mostly free listening and downloads, with a huge catalog and fast updates; only a tiny set of tracks needs a card key.
4K Guide
A hardcore vault for quality freaks—bookmark it for 4K Blu-ray remuxes and you rarely let go. Shares ultra-HD movies and shows, plus subtitles and playback guides.
Jupan Search
Tired of hopping sites for drive shares? One search pulls Baidu, Quark, and Xunlei leads together. Jupan Search is a cloud-drive resource finder—it doesn’t host files; results jump to third-party disks.
MeiJuFen
A quiet favorite among US drama fans who prefer downloads over streaming apps. Focused overseas TV resources with BT/Thunder torrents, plus rankings, genres, and network filters.
Wangpan Search
Dead netdisk links everywhere—this one claims it filters dead ones first. A free Quark/Baidu/UC/Xunlei share-link search hub; no signup, no ads; it finds links, not files.
Utility Tools
CloudConvert
Wrong format, wrong mood. Drop the file, pick an output—docs, media, archives, 200+ formats covered.
iLoveIMG
When you need image tasks done in the browser without installing anything, this is often the first stop. Compress, crop, convert, watermark, or remove backgrounds in bulk—same family as iLovePDF, and just as easy to pick up.
Pixlr
Edit, cut out, and generate with AI in one place—handy if you hate installing software. Browser-based photo editor and AI creative suite for retouching and text-to-image.
remove.bg
Serious time-saver for white-background product shots, ID photos, and portrait cutouts—upload and get a transparent PNG in seconds with decent hair-edge detail. Batch, desktop apps, and API for heavier workflows.
TinyPNG
A staple for anyone shipping images on the web—the panda mascot is hard to miss. Drop in PNG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF and more, and it shrinks file sizes with barely visible quality loss, which makes page loads noticeably snappier.
Baidu Translate
For travel emergencies, foreign articles, or paper deadlines, this is what many people open first. A veteran online translation hub that bundles text, document, image, and audiovideo translation in one place, with an enormous language list—premium tiers unlock extras, but everyday basics are covered.
Google Translate
It's practically the default shortcut for crossing language barriers—most people just call it Google Translate. The web hub handles text, documents, websites, and images with an enormous language list, no signup, and no paywall for everyday use.
iLovePDF
When you don't want heavy desktop software for PDF chores, this is where many people land by default. Merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs in the browser—with e-sign and OCR in the mix, the toolkit is broader than most rivals.
Caoliao QR Code
Stick a code to run inspections, sign-ins, or asset tracking—update content without reprinting. Caoliao is a veteran China QR platform from static codes to no-code workflows, WeChat scan-to-use, with templates for equipment checks, product pages, and form collection.
DataTool
Hunting down clips across TikTok, Douyin, or Instagram gets old fast without a reliable downloader. Paste a link for watermark-free saves up to 4K, batch parsing, subtitle extraction, and AI transcription—via web, browser extension, or desktop app.
WeChat File Transfer Helper
Dreading public WeChat logins at a print shop? Scan once on the web—no kicking your PC WeChat offline. Official WeChat File Transfer Helper (web): no install, phone↔PC file sharing.
Bang Xiaomang
The toolbox you bookmark and never remove. ID photos, PDF convert, OCR—one click away. Tencent QQ Browser’s online utility hub; most tools free.
Games
BestGames
Bored? Click one and lose track of time. BestGames is a free browser game hub with 2,000+ titles across racing, puzzle, parkour, Minecraft and more—play instantly on PC, phone, or tablet, no download needed.
GameFreer
When Steam prices sting, this one is already unzip-and-play. A blogger-run free game dump for PC and mobile—claims forever free, with direct links and cloud-drive downloads.
Lizile Game
Claims free forever and updates faster than paid dumps—hardcore fans swear by it. A no-install PC game warehouse with solid troubleshooting guides; tips welcome, never required.
Neal.fun
One link and you're down a rabbit hole—every project eats another five minutes. Neal.fun is indie developer Neal Agarwal's personal site, packed with browser toys like Infinite Craft, The Password Game, and Draw a Perfect Circle, all free to play instantly.
Zhangyou
Can't buy every Switch cart? Search XCI and NSP here. A Switch-only download hub with 3,000+ titles via Baidu Pan—login required, no paywall found.
Xiaobawang
Craving that old Xiaobawang boot jingle? Open the page and play. Browser FC/arcade/GBA nostalgia—no emulator install—plus saves, co-op rooms, and cheat codes.
AI Tools
DeepSeek
Looking for a capable Chinese LLM without hunting for mirrors—DeepSeek Chat is many people's go-to. Free web chat with deep thinking, web search, coding, and strong reasoning across the R1/V line. No consumer subscription—API calls are billed separately.
ChatGPT
Ask it anything—code, copy, research, brainstorming. It's the most direct way ordinary people have touched a frontier LLM. Free to start; power users upgrade when they hit the limits.
Doubao
One of the most widely used Chinese AI assistants—many people open it by default for questions, drafts, and images. Chat, search, writing, and media gen in one entry, with Douyin account sync. Core features stay free; complex office Agent tasks need the Pro subscription.
Grok
More direct than most AI assistants, with live data from X and the web. Chat, deep search, image and video generation—all in one place; the free tier covers basics, power users go SuperGrok.
Kimi
Readers, researchers, and coders often keep this one pinned. Kimi broke out on ultra-long context; now it runs agents, builds slides, and ships sites—basic chat is free, advanced workflows need a membership.
Tencent Yuanbao
If WeChat is where you live online, this fits naturally—it searches public accounts, digests long docs, drafts copy, and switches between Hunyuan and DeepSeek. Tencent's bet for everyday AI: chat, search, and writing in one place.
ChatGPT Images
Posters, infographics, or UI mockups with legible text trip up many image tools—ChatGPT Images is noticeably stronger there. Generate and refine in chat, with multiple aspect ratios and batch variants. Free access exists but runs out fast; daily creators usually need Plus or higher.
Nano Banana
Describe a scene in plain language and let the model paint it—then keep chatting to refine edits with consistent characters. Google DeepMind's Nano Banana family spans quick generation to studio-grade control.
TapNow
AI video work isn't just getting one clip—scripts, storyboards, consistency, and model switching are the hard part. TapNow pulls that into one node canvas, with TapTV to study full workflows from others. New users get free Tapies; deeper use needs a subscription.
Jimeng AI
Got a scene in your head but can't shoot it? Feed in a Chinese prompt or reference image and get images or video in minutes—with first/last-frame control and a smart canvas for edits. Built by ByteDance's CapCut team, and Chinese prompts just work.
Suno
Got a melody in your head but can't write it down? Toss in a few lyrics or a prompt and get a full vocal track in seconds. Memes, video scores, quick demos—no music theory required.
Tencent Hunyuan 3D
Quick 3D props or figurines without hours in Blender—this is built for that. A text prompt or a few reference images yields textured, PBR-ready models in seconds, with smart retopology and exports for Blender or Unity. Daily free generations included; pay when you need more.
Downloads
52pojie
If you follow China security circles, you already know it. A nonprofit reverse-engineering and software-security forum—unpacking, mobile security, malware analysis—framed for study, not commerce.
XiXi Software Park
A go-to stop for PC software and Android apps—lots of titles, clear categories. Software and game download hub covering Windows, Android, and iOS.
Guohe (Ghxi)
When you need portable software, green builds, or system utilities, longtime users often end up here. Personally run, resources are free to grab—VIP is basically a tip jar for faster downloads, and it's held a solid reputation in the community for years.
Huajun Software Park
Setting up a PC or hunting an older app—many still start here. Huajun Software Park is a veteran Chinese download hub with broad PC, Android, and iOS coverage plus tutorials and curated lists. Downloads are free; expect promos and ads on the site.
Yaxianzhi
Slogan says “no pay,” VIP perks still sit up top—honest enough. Ex-“资源否” software/tutorial hub for PC, Android, source and scripts; basics free, premium behind membership.
Lzpan Search
Despite the lazy name, it gets things done—type a keyword and public shares across Baidu, Aliyun, Quark, and Xunlei come back in one go. No file hosting, just search and redirect, with a clean interface that beats hopping between apps.
Yunso
Tired of hopping between cloud drive apps one by one? One search here spans Baidu, Aliyun, Quark, and several other major platforms. It doesn't host files—just indexes public shares and links you out—with browser-based local tools on the side. Occasional ads, but handy for everyday resource hunting.
588ku
Product shots, holiday posters, deck templates—you're always scrambling for assets. This library packs 2.6 billion+ licensed PNGs, photos, videos, and office templates, with one free download per day after login. Commercial use needs a paid plan, but for Chinese-market designs and quick template exports, it saves real time.
818ps
No Photoshop? Pick a template, swap the text, ship it. 818ps is an online design tool for posters, Xiaohongshu covers, WeChat graphics, and e-commerce—2M+ licensed templates, plus cutout, collage, and AI creation.
Bizhib
That desktop you never want to change—odds are it’s here. A minimal 4K wallpaper dump for PC, phone and ultrawide; no signup, save the original.
Unsplash
Need a photo that fits just right for a cover, slide deck, or landing page? This library offers masses of free HD downloads, mostly fine for commercial use—no watermarked stock site hassles. A paid tier adds exclusive shots and an ad-free experience, but everyday needs are covered for free.
Productivity
WPS AI
If you live in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, this fits right in—no extra tab needed. Draft copy, build slides, read PDFs, and run formulas with AI inside WPS; daily free credits cover light use, membership unlocks the rest.
Canva
Posters, resumes, social graphics—without opening Photoshop? This makes it painless. An Australian-born online design platform with drag-and-drop templates, plus video and AI tools; free at the core, Pro for premium assets and features.
DingTalk
When Chinese teams switch office apps, this is usually on the shortlist. Chat, approvals, attendance, and docs in one place—AI meeting notes and spreadsheets included. Core collaboration is free; Pro tiers and AI add-ons cost extra.
Feishu
Many teams treat this as their daily hub—chat, docs, meetings, and approvals in one app. It fits ByteDance's stack well; AI handles meeting notes and knowledge Q&A. The free tier covers up to 100 users, advanced features need a paid plan.
Notion
When you want notes, projects, and a wiki in one flexible space, this is where many teams land. Pages bend to almost any workflow; AI handles meeting notes, search, and agents—free for solo use, full AI needs a paid plan.
Zoom
For many people, remote meetings basically means Zoom—reliable quality, easy links. It’s grown into Zoom Workplace with chat, phone, calendar, and AI notes; the free tier handles basics, teams pay for more.
Design
Dribbble
Where designers go for inspiration and to show work—easy to lose an hour scrolling shots. Global community for digital designers to share portfolios, find ideas, hire talent, or land gigs.
Figma
UI teams usually end up here at some point. Co-edit in the browser, hand off via Dev Mode—the free Starter plan is fine for learning; teams pay for the full stack.
Framer
Design a live website on the canvas—motion and visuals really shine. No-code site design and publishing platform from layout to hosting.
iDesign
No more outsourcing for campaign posters—small shops can ship decent creatives fast. Alipay's AI marketing hub for merchants and designers: describe what you need to get posters, banners, and videos, plus creative diagnostics and a large library of commercial assets.
Js Design
A strong China-built collaborative design tool—works on Windows and Mac, easy for teams to edit together. Cloud UI design platform with real-time collab, prototyping, and developer handoff.
Modao
The go-to prototyping tool for many PMs—drag, drop, and demo to the team. Online prototyping and product-collaboration platform with whiteboard, design, and handoff.
Photopea
A browser-based Photoshop stand-in you can open anytime—edit images and PSDs with no install. Online photo and graphics editor with layers and masks; files stay on your device.
Development
CSDN
The go-to Chinese tech hangout when you’re stuck on a bug—blogs, Q&A, downloads, and courses all under one roof.
freeCodeCamp
Want to learn to code without writing a check? Build projects, earn certs—and it really is free.
Runoob
For many Chinese-speaking developers, this is where the first bookmark goes—plain layout, huge coverage. From HTML and Python to AI Agent, free tutorials, live examples, and quizzes sit in one place when you need a quick syntax check or a solid refresher.
Stack Overflow
When your code hits a wall, this is the world’s shared answer sheet—someone has usually already hit that same error.
W3Schools
The plain-spoken starter kit for web coding—tweak the example, hit run, and see what happens.
National Smart Education Platform for Primary and Secondary Schools
Many first discovered it during remote learning—but it's just as useful day to day. This MOE-backed public platform offers free curriculum, after-school, teacher training, and family education resources for K-12 students, teachers, and parents nationwide.
icourse163
Want a proper university course without paying tuition? This is the place. Jointly run by Higher Education Press and NetEase, icourse163 hosts MOOCs from hundreds of Chinese universities—learn for free, pay only for an official certificate.
Shopping
Amazon
The go-to everything store for online shopping—almost any category you need. Full-scale e-commerce marketplace from daily essentials to electronics.
JD.com
When you want genuine goods and fast delivery, JD is often the first thought. JD.com is JD Group's integrated e-commerce platform—self-operated and third-party, spanning electronics, fashion, groceries and more, with same-day or next-day delivery via its own logistics.
Pinduoduo
A favorite for deal hunters—lots of bargains and farm produce. Social e-commerce marketplace built around group buying and low prices across categories.
Taobao
Whatever you need, it's probably here—and you'll wish you'd ordered sooner. Taobao is Alibaba's mass-market shopping platform, from daily essentials to brand flagships, with live streams, buyer reviews, and Alipay escrow for safer checkout.
Tmall
Where many go first for authentic brands—lots of flagship stores, stronger quality feel. Alibaba’s B2C brand marketplace focused on genuine goods across categories.
News
CCTV
When you want authoritative news and CCTV shows in one place, this is where people land. The official portal of China Media Group, with news, commentary, 17-channel live TV, a huge VOD library, plus sports, panda cams, and 4K specials.
CNN
When big news breaks, plenty of people still open it first. A veteran American 24-hour news site spanning global breaking coverage, politics, business, and investigations—with free limited reads and optional subscriptions for full access and streaming.
Tencent Portal
One stop for Tencent's ecosystem—easier than opening a dozen apps. Tencent's integrated portal covering news, video, games, and health, with gateways to QQ, WeChat, Tencent Video, and more.
Reuters
Breaking stories often surface here before they spread elsewhere—finance folks especially keep it open. The site of the veteran British wire service, spanning global politics, business, tech, and markets, with some deeper coverage behind a subscription.
Toutiao
For quick news breaks, it often feels more tuned to your interests than generic portals. ByteDance's personalized feed mixing news, short video, micro-posts, and novels, with built-in tools for creators.
Life
Anjuke
China’s go-to housing catalog—browse secondhand, new builds, and rentals before you call an agent.
craigslist
Ugly on purpose, indispensable in practice—America’s local classifieds wall for stuff, housing, and jobs. Deal locally.
Beike
Fake listings and agent runaround make house hunting miserable—seeing it clearly on your phone first saves hassle. Beike is a leading China housing platform for resale, new homes, rentals, and renovation, with verified listings, VR tours, and online contracts.
Lianjia
Want a brokerage you can actually walk into? Lianjia pairs verified listings with store agents—browse online, tour offline.
Zillow
Curious what that house is worth? America’s go-to home map—listings, Zestimates, and neighborhood digs in one place.
BMCX
Zip codes, tax math, lunar calendars—plenty of old-school web users still keep it bookmarked. Renamed from 51240, it bundles hundreds of free online mini-tools for daily life, networking, math, and language.
UU Paotui
Locked out, can't fetch a report, need it delivered fast—a runner beats taking leave. UU Paotui covers 370+ cities with dedicated direct delivery for send, pickup, buy, and queue tasks—no bundling, average 37-minute arrival.

