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September 19, 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.

12signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

4
  1. #5
    We photographed a giant fin whale!
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 166833播放
  2. #6
    [Arcane Thief 01] Mage vs. Heavy Armor, original Western fantasy CG film
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1546388播放
  3. #6
    "Tampering with official history | Modification of official history" MV: In this case, the review failed [AI MV Contest]
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 665426播放
  4. #7
    We are different, but we are connected. Can female relationships be written well in the second dimension?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 283288播放
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #5
    Immersive participation in the Asian Games opening ceremony
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 10396798
  2. #5
    Autumn and winter jackets can be worn in three seasons in one outfit.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 10144664
  3. #6
    Can you praise my beta?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 10298328
  4. #6
    Abnormal accounts related to Shengu Group are suspended from trading
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 10110471
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #5
    Shenyang September 18th History Museum closed
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,112.4万
  2. #5
    Three places of condolence set up in Hong Kong to mourn Tung Chee Hwa
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,207万
  3. #6
    Yuan surges to new high against US dollar
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 1,091.8万
  4. #6
    Papi Jiang’s big breast passed away
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,188.6万
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. #5
    Open Source or Open Weights: The Battle for Control in the 2026 AI Model War
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.2w
  2. #6
    [AI LLM SDK Integration] Design and Implementation of the C++ Session Management Module (SessionManager)
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.2w
  3. #7
    Translation pending

    普通摄像头怎么加上 AI 监控？用 Frigate 把识别和事件管理放到绿联 NAS

    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.2w
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

3
  1. #5
    Passionate Invitation
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.3
  2. #6
    The Sheep in the Box
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 5.7
  3. #7
    Night King
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.8
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #5
    Rumor Says 'Thirty-Five and All' Was Canceled Right After Filming Began
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 918017
  2. #5
    South Korean players panicked when they heard the North Korean national anthem
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 510412
  3. #6
    Huang Zihongfan Permanently Ends Partnership with Shenghuan Entertainment
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 766925
  4. #6
    Asian Games organizing committee apologizes
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 393994
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #5
    Thailand complained about the Asian Games, "Athletes don't have enough to eat in the official restaurant, so they have to go out to eat at Yoshinoya." Can the level of grass-roots in this Asian Games reach a new level?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 168 万热度
  2. #5
    What do you think of the Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony being criticized as bizarre and unattractive? The Tokyo Olympics faced similar backlash—why does Japanese aesthetics often feel so gloomy?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 248 万热度
  3. #6
    How to interpret the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development’s announcement that “residential buildings on the fourth floor and above must be equipped with elevators to solve the problem of elderly people going up and down the stairs”? What are the difficulties in specific implementation?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 166 万热度
  4. #6
    The film Resident Evil: Night of the Outbreak is confirmed for release in China. A courier accidentally enters Raccoon City on the night monsters erupt. What are your expectations for this return to survival horror?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 137 万热度
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.

4
  1. #5
    Andrews Lost All Three Meetings with Alonso as Players, Then Won 3-0 in Their First Match as Coaches
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #5
    A boss in Hunan was sentenced to 3 and a half years for asking for 150 million project funds to buy personal information.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #6
    A man lost control while test-driving an electric motorcycle at the Motorcycle Expo and rushed out of the venue, injuring many onlookers. Eyewitnesses: The man lost control after tilting his head and falling to the ground during the test-drive; staff: The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #6
    Arsenal have won nine consecutive Premier League games, with the last time they won 10 consecutive games in 2002.
    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. #5
    With 320,000 pages of materials and 193 hours of evidence, the difficulties in the Duterte case have just begun.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 37783
  2. #5
    Russian Duma election: List of the five leading candidates of the ruling party, Medvedev and Shoigu not included
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 151059
  3. #6
    Will I be fined 500 yuan for burning 1 square meter of weeds in my own vegetable plot? The parties involved claimed that their request for a penalty document was rejected by law enforcement officers; the town government: verification is ongoing
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 238753
  4. #6
    The billionaire Fujian tycoon also has troubles: he has bought a bunch of big international brands, but the growth rate of his main brand has slowed down?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 154232
thepaper

The Paper

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

2
  1. #5
    After the "certificate of nomination" was returned by the United States: With trillions of minerals in hand, why is it still difficult for the Taliban to "break" through the economy?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #6
    Exclusive interview | "The pain I pursue makes me strong." After breaking the record and winning the championship, Zhao Jiaju gritted his teeth and climbed over the mountain.
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #5
    Woodpecker repairs and replaces a switch for 2800
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #5
    Yang Yi talks about the Chinese men’s basketball team’s loss to Japan
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #6
    Courier who rescued the elderly but was compensated for 920,000 yuan speaks out
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #6
    Media: Yu Donglai is being kidnapped by his own persona
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #6
    Order broke out when the Japanese team left the field
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7424043
  2. #6
    Trump claims permanent security control of Greenland
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7425155
  3. #7
    The U.S. Embassy in Japan posted on September 18th that Japanese netizens broke the defense
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7332042
  4. #7
    "The Fragrance of Orchid Is Still the Same" Dark Horse
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7329655
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. #5
    Love Song
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #6
    New Trick
    EntertainmentMachine translated