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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 Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
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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.

11signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

5
  1. #9
    Japanese male and female athletes were assigned to a room
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,008.2万
  2. #9
    The first batch of people who were driven crazy appeared when school started
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,152.1万
  3. #10
    Oil prices are expected to increase at 24:00 on September 24
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 985.8万
  4. #10
    57th time cancel sending gesture dance
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,131.2万
  5. #11
    Report of 500 Pigs Dying in One Day at a Mianyang Pig Farm Is False
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,122.3万
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #10
    Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia reminds to strengthen security precautions
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9172750
  2. #10
    Chinese Scientists Discover a New Species More Than 500 Million Years Old
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7759903
  3. #11
    Media comments on Philippines provoking China
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7738831
  4. #11
    Opening flag bearer Wu Yu’s behind-the-scenes vlog is here
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9166349
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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. #9
    Asian Games Organizing Committee apologizes for mistakenly playing South Korean national anthem as North Korean national anthem
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #9
    Gao Shi reorganizes the cabinet and makes a major change, and then turns to speak to China. Sino-Japanese relations are about to change.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #10
    A former British minister revealed the truth: China does not want to seek hegemony, but who is really causing trouble?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #10
    What is the most outrageous conflict you have ever mediated? Netizen: It’s over, I won’t be able to get out for an hour
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #11
    Trump: US gains permanent security control of Greenland
    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. #9
    The United States will authorize Trump to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian oil products, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 54701
  2. #9
    Many private banks have raised deposit interest rates, and 5-year time deposit products have been re-launched.
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 108573
  3. #10
    “Unplugging It Doesn’t Help”: AI Scares Engineers Away
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 178341
  4. #10
    Spokesperson of the China Coast Guard issued a statement on the collision of a Philippine ship with a Chinese Coast Guard boat
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 108201
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #9
    Commentary: Here We Go Again—Can 'Borderline' Marketing Really Go Unregulated?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #9
    Guo Shiqiang replied to The Paper: I never rate myself
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #10
    Philippine ship provoked Chinese coast guard boat twice within ten minutes, live video reveals the truth
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #10
    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. #9
    Investigation report released after van crashed into sea, killing 8 and injuring 3
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #9
    Shanghai couple talks about the September 18th Incident: Don’t forget history
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #10
    Housing Ministry: Homes of 4 Floors or More Must Have Elevators
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #10
    Putin speaks out on Astanina's death
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #10
    New high school students are unwilling to live on campus
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7041963
  2. #10
    Yu Donglai is being kidnapped by his own persona
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7043057
  3. #11
    Japanese violinist wears Chinese dress to perform on stage
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6945396
  4. #11
    High school student’s homemade variety show became popular, Deng Chao and Li Chen also participated
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6946628
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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. #9
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #10
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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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.

14signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #9
    Zheng He Huizi has no emotions, it’s all about acting
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 264899
  2. #9
    Got scared watching the Asian Games opening ceremony
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 486203
  3. #10
    Asian Games
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 471988
  4. #10
    Chinese men's basketball team responds to loss to Japan
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 213958
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

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

2
  1. #9
    Translation pending

    如何评价克里斯托弗·诺兰执导的史诗电影《奥德赛》(The Odyssey)？

    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #10
    Translation pending

    AI 会把数学领域「低垂的果实」全部摘走么？

    TechMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #9
    A Patient Couldn’t Find Chemotherapy Drugs and Had to Contact the Manufacturer Directly—Does This Reveal Problems in Pharmaceutical Distribution?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 127 万热度
  2. #9
    A snake came into the office building. I was frightened and beat it to death. Later I found out that it was a nationally protected animal. Do I need to be legally responsible?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 141 万热度
  3. #10
    Multiple Cities Pilot 'Valley Charging, Peak Discharging': Can EV Owners Charge for Free and Profit from Price Differences?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 120 万热度