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September 18, 2026

A preserved view of the public China internet signals recorded by ThreadEast for this day.

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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
juejin

Juejin

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

5
  1. #25
    Opportunities and Challenges Brought by iPhone Duo — Zhouzi's Swift Weekly #153
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:216
  2. #25
    Translation pending

    Flutter GSoC 2026 提案进度解读，补上 DevTools、FFI 和原生平台的关键缺口

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:216
  3. #26
    Translation pending

    从 0 到 1 速通 WorkBuddy

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:207
  4. #27
    I spent 3 days catching a ghost bug, the murderer was hidden on the 4th floor
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:216
  5. #27
    Translation pending

    程序员创业快一年：做出产品不等于拥有生意

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:198
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

3
  1. #26
    From Anime Fandom to Purchases, Chinese IP Is Reshaping Hardcore Tech Consumption
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #27
    After “Fabric” Prices Rose 270%, Investors Put Hundreds of Millions Into Glass Substrates as Xunlin Technology Completes Nearly RMB 200 Million Series B
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #28
    Behind Dongshan Precision’s Limit-Up Surge: 36Kr Enterprise Intelligence Spots Market Opportunities
    BusinessMachine translated
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Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

13signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

6
  1. #25
    iPhone Duo Gets Too Hot to Hold While Recording Video
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 934.2万
  2. #25
    Chalk revealed that a teacher was poached by Sihai with a high salary of 2 million
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 965.2万
  3. #26
    20,000 Jin of Corn Can Buy an iPhone 18 Pro Max
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 963.4万
  4. #26
    A Suspect in the U.S. Jumps into a Police Car to Escape
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 931.1万
  5. #27
    Chinese Women's Volleyball Team vs Kazakhstan
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 960.9万
  6. #27
    One person in Tibet wins 10 million yuan
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 928.5万
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #26
    [More than just games] What do the real prototypes of spy agent equipment in games and movies look like?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 62274播放
  2. #27
    Chinese Succubus Challenge (How Far Can You Get?)
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1030915播放
  3. #28
    An elementary schooler’s stale-meme insults anger 78,000: behind the meme-spewing kid is a cringey old boomer
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1209609播放
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China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

6
  1. #25
    Trump Says a Major Decision Is Coming: Whether to Directly Attack Iran
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #25
    Can you tell whether a person has diabetes by looking at his or her face? People with diabetes may have these 4 symptoms on their faces
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #26
    "Stock Sage" Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chair, Son Takes Over
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #26
    Bournemouth Make European Debut, Leaving Just One of 20 Premier League Clubs Yet to Play in Europe
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #27
    Overnight Global News to Know Friday: European and U.S. Stocks Rise, Jensen Huang Says Nvidia Chip Sales Will Double Next Year, Trump Says He Will Decide Whether to Resume Large-Scale Military Operations Against Iran
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #27
    The man’s sweaty BMW that he bought for NT$90,000 was killed in a serial car accident and received a compensation of NT$135,000.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #25
    Translation pending

    中方反对在安理会强推恢复对伊制裁

    OtherMachine translated
  2. #25
    Expert: Japan’s right-wing actions deserve high vigilance
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #26
    Woman's two cerebral infarctions within 40 days are related to moyamoya disease
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #26
    What can champion Zhao Jiaju bring to Chinese brands?
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #27
    Huizhou Police in Guangdong Seize 42 Kilograms of Bulk Diesel Fuel
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #27
    The Chinese men's basketball team missed the finals of the Asian Games for two consecutive years
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

China’s dominant search engine trend list, similar to Google Trends plus real-time search buzz.

6
  1. #26
    Translation pending

    勿忘！勿忘！勿忘！

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5512135
  2. #26
    Slow jogging is a more accessible form of exercise
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5513639
  3. #27
    Li Xiaolu rapper Zhao Tao
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5429020
  4. #27
    100-Year-Old Sleeps 18 Hours a Day and Eats Meat at Every Meal
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5410133
  5. #28
    Report: The Injuries on the Child’s Body Don’t Look Right
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5319778
  6. #28
    Why Should I Repay My Predecessor’s Debts? What Did the Municipal Party Secretary Do Wrong?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5324932
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

China's largest public microblogging network, where breaking news, entertainment, and public conversation move quickly.

6
  1. #25
    Among the 12 players in the Japanese men’s basketball team, 5 are naturalized and of mixed race.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 229966
  2. #25
    Lin Xiuwan Never Married
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 197050
  3. #26
    Translation pending

    HYROX失禁女选手致歉

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 196811
  4. #26
    Lu Yuxiao posted a selfie and was scolded for being cute and apologized
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 223677
  5. #27
    Translation pending

    烫伤女童称妈妈我痛死了我医不好了

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 196370
  6. #27
    It is revealed that He Ruixian has a child
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 220466
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

China’s largest Q&A community, similar to Quora.

6
  1. #25
    Translation pending

    一照相馆设体重要求，仅接受 120 斤以下客户预订，因 「部分顾客常要求过度修图」，如何看待这一规定？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  2. #25
    Many Teachers Say Marking Homework with an X Is No Longer Allowed and Must Be Replaced with a Circle or Triangle: Is This to Protect Students, and Does It Really Work? Is There Anything Wrong with Using an X?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 93 万热度
  3. #26
    It is said that male hormones can shrink hair follicles and cause hair loss, so why do some people with the same hormone levels have baldness while others have thick hair?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 85 万热度
  4. #26
    Translation pending

    有哪些演员让你觉得第一眼惊为天人，后面觉得很普通，甚至怪怪的？

    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  5. #27
    Translation pending

    美联储宣布加息 25 个基点，时隔三年再度加息，对全球经济有哪些影响？全球资产价格会有怎样的连锁反应？

    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 57 万热度
  6. #27
    Are people who study philosophy really not social?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 73 万热度