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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.

21signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

5
  1. #7
    Woman’s 10,000 Yuan ATM Deposit “Disappears”; Bank Initially Denies It, Then Returns 11,000 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #8
    What a Statement! Shanghai Shenhua Crush Singapore Powerhouse with a Shorthanded Squad, Overcome Major Bad Call to Secure a Last-Minute Opener
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    Zinc Is Called the “Brain Nutrient”: Three Zinc-Rich Foods for Children May Support Cognitive Development
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #9
    Italian Media: Stones Out Against Roma as Inter Call Up 18-Year-Old Bovio
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #9
    Senior executives of state-owned enterprises earn millions a year, while middle-level employees also earn a lot of money. The year-end bonuses of grass-roots employees are not as good as those of middle-level employees throughout the year.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

4
  1. #7
    “Two Years After the Deal Was Settled, Why Was the 580,000 Yuan I Received Suddenly Deemed Gambling Money?” Jiangsu Merchant Says Courts Have Rejected His Appeals for Years; Multiple Parties Respond
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 22076
  2. #7
    The No. 1 brother in the industry has shrunk by 700 billion
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 158515
  3. #8
    Does Mayday's Ashin Need to Make a Political Statement? Taiwan Affairs Office Responds
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 158143
  4. #8
    Wang Benqiang, has a new position
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 21426
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

4
  1. #7
    Commentary: Here We Go Again—Can 'Borderline' Marketing Really Go Unregulated?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #7
    The hourly cost exceeds $30,000! After half a year of silence, Xiaomi Luo Fuli broadcasts the training process of a large model
    TechMachine translated
  3. #8
    Comment now｜Be wary of rumors that “make people angry at a glance” in public events
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #8
    Interpretation｜Why is the Bodhisattva’s body and head separated? The pain of lost cultural relics behind the return of Tianlong Mountain statues in Shanxi
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #7
    Physicist: AI could end in huge disappointment
    TechMachine translated
  2. #7
    China Men’s Basketball Team Faces Japan in Asian Games Semifinal
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    Some Japanese Netizens Speak Out Ahead of September 18
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #8
    Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: Support the demolition and reconstruction of old houses
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #8
    More and more people are buying houses with full payment
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7233707
  2. #8
    Fudan professor: Li Bai's "Quiet Night Thoughts" is not a good poem
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7235005
  3. #9
    Yu Donglai is being kidnapped by his own persona
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7143955
  4. #9
    China and Russia Voted Against It
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7138600
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

2
  1. #7
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

3
  1. #8
    After AI Agents Cross the Boundary: Why a Sandbox Isn’t Enough
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.2w
  2. #9
    Deploy Excalidraw with Docker and Configure Fixed Public Access
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.1w
  3. #9
    DSH transformation: open image recognition, image generation and voice plug-ins under external subscription packages
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7448
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

2
  1. #8
    Translation pending

    扎克伯格公开反对AI减速论；华为发布全球首个3D数据中心；高德地图2026发布

    TechMachine translated
  2. #9
    Translation pending

    超流畅、更懂你，ColorOS 17正式发布，OPPO Find X10系列首发搭载

    OtherMachine 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.

16signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #7
    iPhone Duo Repair Costs 8,000
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 473704
  2. #7
    Djordjevic Guo Shiqiang
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 360636
  3. #8
    A couple with a monthly income of 9,000 only spends 16,000 on their wedding
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 359244
  4. #8
    Translation pending

    机顶盒即将退场

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 442767
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

2
  1. #7
    Translation pending

    AI 会把数学领域「低垂的果实」全部摘走么？

    TechMachine translated
  2. #8
    Translation pending

    瞎扯 · 如何正确地吐槽

    OtherMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #7
    In the first eight months of this year, 430,000 micro-short dramas were launched nationwide, of which AI dramas accounted for over 90%. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has stated that it will vigorously support live-action dramas. What signals does it reveal?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 159 万热度
  2. #7
    Translation pending

    如何看待在医学降分的背景下，继续扩大医学生招生培养规模？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 162 万热度
  3. #8
    The "surrender" sleeping position of raising your hands above your head when sleeping is actually your body asking for help. Is this true? What are the impacts? What is the most scientific sleeping position?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 156 万热度
  4. #8
    Why Did Jin Yong Detest Yang Peipei Studio’s Heavily Altered 1998 Adaptation of The Return of the Condor Heroes?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 113 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

2
  1. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 0.0
  2. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #8
    A Minimalist Makeup Routine for Beginners Is Here
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9434761
  2. #8
    Seeking the Echoes of the Long March Spirit
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7752162
  3. #9
    Seres Denies That All AITO Models Will Be Withdrawn Next Year
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 9431866
  4. #9
    Autumn and winter jackets can be worn in three seasons in one outfit.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7705724
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #8
    Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,144.3万
  2. #8
    Bus driver crosses his legs while driving on the highway
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,048.4万
  3. #9
    Woman Scammed Out of 600,000 Yuan by Her “Perfect Boyfriend”
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,027.2万
  4. #9
    Come dance four-piece sweet potato version
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,081万