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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 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.

5
  1. #28
    Identity V enters the era of great dyeing
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7626463
  2. #29
    Yiouchun starts broadcasting
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7686307
  3. #29
    Dad is my exclusive psychiatrist
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7624701
  4. #30
    Make a wish during the Mid-Autumn Festival
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7621980
  5. #31
    Yak Jerky You Only Get with a Tibetan Roommate
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7621001
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

5
  1. #28
    Ah Sa has a bulging belly and is suspected of being pregnant
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 957.9万
  2. #28
    Why the Philippines Keeps Changing Its South China Sea Rhetoric
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 925.8万
  3. #29
    Japan’s Asian Games Were Poorly Organized This Time
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 923.3万
  4. #29
    If My Husband Won’t Buy Me an iPhone 18, I’ll Do This
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 955.8万
  5. #30
    Explosion in Pakistan Leaves 16 Dead
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 951.1万
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #29
    [Ghost Valley Chat] Can an owl's head rotate 360°?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 84723播放
  2. #30
    [Limbus Company] “Today, I Killed Mom...” | Main Story Chapter 10 Chinese Translation (In Progress)
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1090581播放
  3. #31
    Dynamic video | Shot in 3 days? How was the iPhone review of the movie Hurricane filmed?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 931440播放
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

21signals
hupu

Hupu

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

6
  1. #28
    Barnes: James Is the Greatest Superstar I’ve Ever Seen
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 319226
  2. #28
    Durant prefers to stay with the Rockets and does not want to change teams again
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 326271
  3. #29
    LPL Qualifier Predictions
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 324167
  4. #29
    Lakers: The team has officially signed a training camp contract with Anton Watson
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 314682
  5. #30
    U.S. Media: Curry Will Stay with the Warriors
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 301141
  6. #30
    George on His Historical Legacy: Lacking Major Honors
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 314181
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #28
    How can you tell that a person has a strong sense of subjectivity?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 215449
  2. #28
    Translation pending

    九一八事变爆发95年

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 179951
  3. #29
    Translation pending

    兰香如故婆媳这段对手戏看得太爽了

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 176312
  4. #29
    Wide straight-format mobile phones are popular
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 215265
  5. #30
    Orchid fragrance is like a wine glass kiss
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 215071
  6. #30
    Translation pending

    中俄安理会投下反对票

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 169529
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

6
  1. #28
    Translation pending

    一样的父母一样的教，大儿子考上好大学，小儿子却染了黄头发，为什么会有这么大差别？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 56 万热度
  2. #28
    Does Xie Ruolin really love late autumn in lurking?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 71 万热度
  3. #29
    Why do helpful people at work often end up being taken advantage of, with more and more work piled on them?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 56 万热度
  4. #29
    Do Successful People Need Strong Self-Awareness?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 67 万热度
  5. #30
    How do you evaluate Genshin Impact’s Vojanissa character PV, “Voice of the Heart”?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 56 万热度
  6. #30
    When there is already a harness framework such as Codex, is it reinventing the wheel to develop a harness for the vertical domain?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 67 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

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

3
  1. #28
    In 2026, these 5 new JS trends are quietly rewriting the front-end
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:162
  2. #29
    Translation pending

    网页端, 40mb离线模型, 自动抠图, 不用 Python，不用服务器，不用 API Key, 不用显卡

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:153
  3. #30
    Translation pending

    Javaer转Agent：学习资料篇

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:153
Category

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. #28
    Confrontation: Only after Li Fengge confessed did we learn why Ma Qi kept his distance from He Chunxiao
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #28
    A 9-year-old boy’s leg was amputated after touching a high-voltage wire while fishing in his family’s fish pond, and his family is claiming RMB 3.09 million
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #29
    International Oil Prices Fall Broadly, Brent Drops 1.63%
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #29
    8-year-old Chinese forward shines in Spain! Winning MVP with 17 goals in 9 games, Dong Lu personally confirmed that La Liga scouts have spotted him
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #30
    Her mother passed away due to cerebellar atrophy, and the 26-year-old girl was diagnosed with a genetic countdown to her life. She currently makes a living by running a stall and decided to donate all her organs after her death: It’s not easy for patients. If I can help them, I will be very happy.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #30
    Bellingham stays at Real Madrid’s training ground every afternoon for recovery work, becoming the club’s most disciplined player
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #28
    China: Never allow Japanese militarism to resurgence
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #28
    Translation pending

    小孩哥手搓语文书太有才了

    CultureMachine translated
  3. #29
    US media: The world pays for Trump’s historical obsession
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #29
    Translation pending

    媒体：日本一些人活在军国主义迷梦中

    OtherMachine translated
  5. #30
    An Intangible Cultural Heritage Bamboo-Woven Lotus Stall Unexpectedly Goes Viral in Shenzhen
    CultureMachine translated
  6. #30
    WTT Astana Station: Yao Ruixuan 2-3 Da Tengsha Yue
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

6
  1. #29
    Couple Earning 9,000 Yuan a Month Spends Only 16,000 Yuan on Their Wedding
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5223818
  2. #29
    Woman Spends 200,000 Yuan on Facial Thread Lift, Then Suffers Severe Headaches
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5218140
  3. #30
    Translation pending

    美称批准伊朗高层领导人签证

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5123995
  4. #30
    The female driver of the 20-ton truck rolled to a stop with her bare hands
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5146814
  5. #31
    Translation pending

    男子碾轧民警被核准死刑

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5046861
  6. #31
    Primary school students wet textbooks for fear of being scolded and rub Chinese books with their hands
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 5025478
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

3
  1. #28
    Best Bad Friend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #29
    Preference
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #30
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated