ThreadEast
Daily snapshot

September 19, 2026

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

All daily snapshotsLive feedPlatform directory
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. #27
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #28
    Together No Matter How Far
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #29
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #27
    The national table tennis men's singles draw is released: Wang Chuqin and Zhang Ben are in the same half
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #27
    Xibei responds to rumors of bankruptcy
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #28
    Zhang Xue responded to being called the shabbiest billionaire
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #28
    Scalpers say no one wants iPhone 18 Pro
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #29
    Another explosion was heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #29
    Physicist: AI could end in huge disappointment
    TechMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

6
  1. #28
    Guo Shiqiang responded to the men’s basketball defeat
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5316669
  2. #28
    The Chinese delegation has exclusive access to 1 minute and 45 seconds of ultra-long broadcast footage
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5326099
  3. #29
    Van crashes into sea, killing 8 and injuring 3
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5218070
  4. #29
    Athletes display Asian Games room: all made of cardboard
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5218770
  5. #30
    Former Japanese Prime Minister was photographed handing out flyers on the street
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5121337
  6. #30
    Don’t touch this super beautiful plant that appears on the street
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5135844
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #28
    Taiwan authorities send decommissioned coast guard to the Philippines. Cheng Lai-wen angrily chokes: Adding salt to the wound
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #28
    Is myocardial infarction related to sleep? Doctors have emphasized many times: People with cardiovascular disease should remember “2 Don’ts” when sleeping
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #29
    It was my first time to go to Guangxi, and I discovered several major phenomena in Guangxi that went against daily cognition, which was puzzling and surprising.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #29
    "The positioning is false, there is no storage space, and the brakes are slipping": Nearly 3,000 car owners complained about their "harnesses" for picking up their children and shopping for groceries at work, and the brand's latest response
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

20signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #27
    Hangzhou Drones
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 340025
  2. #27
    For the first time, I intuitively felt the lethality of low-carbon face
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 128374
  3. #28
    The Diva Doesn’t Fit
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 338027
  4. #28
    People's Daily Online commented that Luo Yonghao said Mr. Savage was unpalatable
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 127149
  5. #29
    Law test scores
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 114282
  6. #29
    China's Sports Delegation Enters the Venue
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 335802
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

6
  1. #27
    Tong Liya responded to the impact of divorce on her son, saying that her son still doesn’t know that his parents are divorced. Can the child really not feel it? What do you think of her attitude towards facing controversy?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 79 万热度
  2. #27
    Who can share some delicious food?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 72 万热度
  3. #28
    More people are turning to food for emotional comfort—can a good meal really ease inner fatigue?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 68 万热度
  4. #28
    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 74 万热度
  5. #29
    Why is it so difficult for ordinary pseudo-historical believers to accept the mere display of academic materials? Is the communication mechanism of pseudo-historical theory closer to a "spiritual victory narrative"?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 70 万热度
  6. #29
    Why do some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes develop it early, while others never do?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 66 万热度
hupu

Hupu

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

5
  1. #28
    My Dream Grid Score
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 365202
  2. #29
    US media: The Lakers have the deepest lineup since winning the championship in 2020
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 359702
  3. #29
    TES locks in LPL third seed in 2026 Global Finals
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 291372
  4. #30
    My League of Legends Esports GOAT
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 355645
  5. #30
    Cousins ​​recalls Kings trade
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 274228
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
36kr

36Kr

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

3
  1. #28
    Behind Dongshan Precision’s Limit-Up Surge: 36Kr Enterprise Intelligence Spots Market Opportunities
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #29
    Between Kimi K3 and DeepSeek V4 Lies a Gap in Native Multimodal Timing
    TechMachine translated
  3. #30
    36Kr Exclusive | Two 'Sanqing' PhDs Co-Found Space Situational Awareness Startup, Raise Tens of Millions of Yuan in Angel+ Funding
    BusinessMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

3
  1. #28
    AI is getting stronger and stronger, but why do testers become more and more tired? (Speak for the workers)
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:126
  2. #29
    Summary of practical problems integrating Three.js and Cesium
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:117
  3. #29
    Full stack of front-end transformation 01: Data modeling, the biggest blind spot of the front-end
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:162
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

6
  1. #28
    Transforming Qiangqiang [Bilibili Humor Contest]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1125659播放
  2. #28
    "Egyptian Dot King"
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 2578352播放
  3. #29
    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 1048748播放
  4. #29
    Dayu was silent and Yu Gong was in tears.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5817444播放
  5. #30
    An elementary schooler’s stale-meme insults anger 78,000: behind the meme-spewing kid is a cringey old boomer
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5436249播放
  6. #30
    Veyron Baby Diary 5: Hucky Bee, you are so rich
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1079591播放
douyin

Douyin

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

5
  1. #28
    Golden Ratio Face Test
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7726101
  2. #28
    A comprehensive review of Delta’s second anniversary
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7642741
  3. #29
    Come to Dali to chase the swimming Erhai Galaxy
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7725812
  4. #30
    Colorful Early-Fall Outfit Tutorial
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7724827
  5. #30
    Make a wish during the Mid-Autumn Festival
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7640201