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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 Social Media Trends

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

19signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

6
  1. #15
    Translation pending

    很多人说「不能以中国标准看其他国家办大赛」，但办好比赛不是东道主该做的吗，为什么好像全世界都在草台化？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 88 万热度
  2. #15
    Yonghe Soy Milk was accused of being sidelined, and its 4 million fans authorized the account to broadcast smut and bathing content. Is this considered a "turnover" in brand marketing?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 120 万热度
  3. #16
    The Reserve Bank of India forced Tata Holdings to list, which may become the largest IPO in India's history. Why is there still a forced listing?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 120 万热度
  4. #16
    Translation pending

    为什么同样白天，地球上是一片明亮，而外太空却是添黑一片？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 85 万热度
  5. #17
    Translation pending

    穴居人晚上去哪里拉屎？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 120 万热度
  6. #17
    Translation pending

    家从来都不是讲道理的地方，而是讲爱的地方，你认同这种说法吗？

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 83 万热度
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    China’s power battery crushes Japan and South Korea
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 344493
  2. #16
    Translation pending

    芒果给白鹿的定位是国民女主

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 277155
  3. #17
    Translation pending

    美科技股集体猛涨

    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 200513
  4. #17
    People's Daily Online commented that Luo Yonghao said Mr. Savage was unpalatable
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 341751
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
csdn

CSDN

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

3
  1. #16
    Emulator Comparison: MuMu, LDPlayer, and Tencent App Store PC Tested Across Five Metrics
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 6605
  2. #17
    Don't Let Your Old Android Phone Gather Dust: Turn It into Your Own File Server with OpenList-Mobile
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 6497
  3. #17
    Translation pending

    Spark On Yarn 集群搭建

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 4302
guokr

Guokr

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

3
  1. #16
    Google releases Gemini 3.8 Live real-time conversation model; Meta launches cross-platform subscription Meta One; DeepSeek engineer's long article hits the hot search
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #17
    Dongfeng Motor Technology Innovation Week: From technological catch-up to technological definition
    TechMachine translated
  3. #17
    The Hero That Saved the Ozone Layer Has Become a Persistent Pollutant
    OtherMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    Multiple People Test Positive for Drugs After Eating Late-Night Snacks
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6468144
  2. #16
    Translation pending

    今日亚运会半决赛中国男篮对阵日本

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6471571
  3. #17
    Translation pending

    中医暂不纳入首批医保医疗服务目录

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6367142
  4. #17
    Liaoning Provincial Party Committee: Firmly support the decision of the Party Central Committee
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6374040
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    At a time of dilemma for the United States, Israel held a secret military meeting with seven countries, but Trump was the only one not present
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    Three-Year, $55.5 Million Extension: He Had the Best Season of His Career After an ACL Injury, and the Pelicans Extended Him Early
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    Disgusting Scene at Japan’s Asian Games: China Eliminated Despite Not Competing, the Reason Is Absurd
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    Tampines Rovers win 2–1; Shanghai Shenhua shares news about Milojevic and a candid remark
    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. #16
    Xin Zhong Xue Gao responded to Luo Yonghao’s “complaints” about Mr. Savage’s remarks
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 17281
  2. #16
    Internal scene exposed! American soldier: "We felt like we had been punched with our eyes closed."
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 184889
  3. #17
    Zelensky admits funding shortfall; Europe surprised by its scale
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 26654
  4. #17
    U.S. Army releases new biodefense strategy
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 550
thepaper

The Paper

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

3
  1. #16
    Surveillance exposure! An unexpected scene in a US court: After sentencing, a man broke his handcuffs and attacked a police officer in an attempt to escape
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    Preview | “Grand Conversations” Talks with Yu Jintai: A Doctor Wants to Use Big Data to Outpace Alzheimer’s Disease
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
    "The spacing between tobacco retail outlets is planned to be reduced to 10 meters" in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, causing doubts from merchants, official response
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #16
    On the 95th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, citizens express their patriotism on the streets
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    Yu Donglai suggested spending no more than 30% of your income on your family.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    Putin canvasses votes for Russian State Duma election
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    Russia and Ukraine Exchange Fallen Soldiers' Remains at Belarus-Ukraine Border
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

2
  1. #16
    [Sekiro Deep Dive] Is the White Serpent Really Two-Headed?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1099096播放
  2. #17
    Revealing the secret of sulfur bamboo shoots, the sulfur dioxide content is amazing. Can such bamboo shoots be eaten? We urge the local government to thoroughly investigate sulfur bamboo shoots to ensure food safety
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 459536播放
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #16
    Zhao Jiaju Responds to 'Giant's Journey 330 Championship Win'
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8622869
  2. #16
    Asian Games table tennis draw
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7663001
  3. #17
    Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: Residential floor height standard raised to 3 meters
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7649842
  4. #17
    Translation pending

    小鹏G9L正式上市

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 8062256
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #16
    1 day off on 1 day on 5 days off 3 days
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 986.1万
  2. #16
    Woman Attempting Suicide Pulled Back to Safety
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 956.7万
  3. #17
    Unidentified Luminous Trail Appears in Xinjiang’s Night Sky
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 954万
  4. #17
    Yonghe Doujiu apologizes for borderline video
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 980.5万
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. #16
    Overcast
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated