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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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China News and Web Trends

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

24signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

9
  1. #39
    Man said he was fined NT$500 for burning 1 square meter of weeds on his property
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 4271974
  2. #39
    Russia and Ukraine Exchange Fallen Soldiers' Remains at Belarus-Ukraine Border
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4264076
  3. #40
    College Exam Paper Leaked Just 9 Minutes After the Test Began
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4168196
  4. #40
    Translation pending

    超86万中小学教师有研究生学历

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 4183036
  5. #41
    UFO flies over Mexico City at high speed
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 4078870
  6. #41
    Hu Ge responds to joining "A Taste of Life"
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 4092863
  7. #42
    Man Encounters a Tigress and Her Four Cubs on the Road
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3965226
  8. #42
    19310918 Can’t forget, don’t dare to forget
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3968294
  9. #43
    Yiwu starts selling flying saucers
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3909795
netease-news

NetEase News

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

7
  1. #39
    Two-Year-Old Falls to Death from 18th Floor While Father Walks Dog; Mother Denies Divorce, Says They Barely Communicated Afterward
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #39
    Yonghe Soy Milk Video Accused of Being Suggestive: Woman Wears Lace Slip Dress and Removes Black Stockings
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #40
    Ministry of Finance: Stamp taxes on securities transactions from January to August were 216 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 82%
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #40
    Orchid Fragrance as Before: Only After the Lin Family Traded a Marriage for the Survival of the Household Did We Understand Why Lin Jinqi Spared Zhao Xingtang
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #41
    China Announces Five Countermeasures Against the U.S.
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #41
    Gold Jewelry Plunges While Gold Stocks Surge: Jewelry Prices Down 470 Yuan per Gram This Year
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  7. #42
    Decision on Countermeasures Against Applied DNA Sciences and Five Other U.S. Entities
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

8
  1. #39
    Why MiHoYo HR’s letter made netizens “break their guard”
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #39
    Translation pending

    华为Mate XT 2有哪些改变

    OtherMachine translated
  3. #40
    Translation pending

    中使馆批美国驻墨使馆抹黑中墨合作

    OtherMachine translated
  4. #40
    China and Russia simultaneously overturned the US draft sanctions against Iran
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #41
    Retired policeman sued to win 200 million controlling stake in logistics park
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #41
    Translation pending

    人民日报：病根不除日本没有未来

    OtherMachine translated
  7. #42
    Translation pending

    俄罗斯为何要给输华天然气管道改名

    OtherMachine translated
  8. #42
    Why Chinese workers have become the main force of foreign workers in Mongolia
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

20signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

6
  1. #39
    Knife Skin Return? Hudson Custom Voucher Event and Anniversary Hidden Activities Explained
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 810657播放
  2. #40
    Stereotypes in various provinces
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6506804播放
  3. #41
    I finally went to ride 318! ! !
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 407085播放
  4. #41
    Translation pending

    ⚡️请被欧拉吧DIO大人！⚡️【bilibilionly同人扶持计划】

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 711625播放
  5. #42
    OriginOS 7 Liquid Glass Design and Smooth Animations Explained, Debuting on vivo X500
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 500531播放
  6. #42
    Ming Shuang King
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1025644播放
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

6
  1. #39
    I was amazed by Zhumadian’s fried chicken noodles
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7574110
  2. #40
    Our repetitive personality meets food belike
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7533948
  3. #40
    The first piece of ancient music Feng Hua Lu praises the divine nature
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7634882
  4. #41
    ROSÉ's new song MV was shot on Apple 18
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7529050
  5. #42
    Valiant Contract 26 Champion Set Real Machine Demonstration Exposed
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7522949
  6. #42
    Translation pending

    iPhone 18 Pro深度测评

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7632836
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

8
  1. #39
    A Dreamlike Pool Hidden in Inner Mongolia's Desert
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 893.6万
  2. #39
    Girl Nearly Dies After Taking Birth Control Pills for Six Months
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 928.8万
  3. #40
    Guizhou Cuisine Takes the World by Storm
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 891.2万
  4. #40
    National Radio and Television Administration Launches Actor Training
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 926.3万
  5. #41
    iPhone 18 Pro Debuts Below Its Launch Price
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 923.7万
  6. #41
    Hamas Commander Obaida Killed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 888.5万
  7. #42
    Japan's Asian Games Accommodation Arrangements Reportedly Chaotic
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 921.3万
  8. #42
    Liu Xiaolingtong and Zhang Yishan Play Master and Disciple in New Drama
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 887万
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.

4
  1. #39
    AI is getting stronger and stronger, but why do testers become more and more tired? (Speak for the workers)
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  2. #40
    Without a game engine, use Canvas 2D to make a "Escape from Duck Cove" style search and rescue game
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  3. #41
    Do not arbitrarily convert Cold Flow to Hot Flow in the Data layer
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  4. #42
    This small program was written for me by AI, but it doesn’t have a single AI function.
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:90
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

4
  1. #39
    Chengdu
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #40
    Dusk
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #41
    Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #42
    Muttering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

8
  1. #39
    I heard that the freshman in the next class has 6 Olympic gold medals
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 168885
  2. #39
    Yi Ou Chun Plot
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 153734
  3. #40
    Civil Service Exam Prep Rivalry: FENBI, Chaoge, and Sihai
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 152956
  4. #40
    Chinese men’s basketball team criticized
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 168871
  5. #41
    Sun Yingsha and Hayata Hina are in the same half
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 168802
  6. #41
    He Jiong Said Only Four Words in the Intro to "We're Here"
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 152560
  7. #42
    The first batch of iPhone 18 Pro users complained
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 168270
  8. #42
    Translation pending

    亚运会有日本选手被分配男女一屋

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 148617