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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 Social Media Trends

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

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

5
  1. #15
    Chen Duling’s team says it will continue negotiating with the production crew
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 358282
  2. #16
    Sun Qian attended the Harbin branch of CCTV Spring Festival Gala
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 211671
  3. #16
    Father and Daughter Cornered at Mall, 4-Year-Old Daughter Frightened to Tears
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 356934
  4. #17
    The level of chaos at this Asian Games
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 206326
  5. #17
    Xiao Shenyang Regrets He Can’t Join Everyone Tonight
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 356028
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #15
    How to evaluate the 31-year-old doctor who quit his job in the hospital to deliver food and become a resident singer? How does modern society view people's freedom to choose their lifestyle and explore the possibilities of life?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 116 万热度
  2. #15
    Zhou Hongyi said, "I will never invest in new energy vehicles again after suffering a loss." What pitfalls did he step into on the new energy track? What changes have occurred in its investment logic?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 126 万热度
  3. #16
    Are there any interesting archaeological events?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 125 万热度
  4. #16
    iPhone 18 Pro Launch: Long Queues, Pro Max Markups, and Pro Models Selling Below Retail
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 115 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

9signals
guokr

Guokr

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

2
  1. #16
    Translation pending

    史上最擅长自虐的“人形小白鼠”，靠狂吸毒气拯救了无数人的生命

    OtherMachine translated
  2. #17
    Translation pending

    10天单杀96蟒蛇！谁是佛罗里达的顶级蟒蛇杀手？

    OtherMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    Asian Games performance of demonic dance materialized
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6464517
  2. #16
    Where can you fly with 5.1 million yuan "to the sky"?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6472326
  3. #17
    Xibei Store said salary payment was delayed for 10 days
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6379665
  4. #17
    Slow jogging is a more accessible form of exercise
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6380643
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    The women's volleyball Asian Games knockout matches are out! China's signing will give Thailand a tough fight, and Japan is expected to go straight to the finals
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    There is only one player left in the national table tennis women's singles! WTT Stars Tournament: World Youth Championship champion loses to Japanese chipper again 1-3
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    7-0 murder! 1 billion euro Bayern showed no mercy: 170 million euro superstar scored 5 goals and the opponent was defeated and collapsed
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    After the "certificate of nomination" was returned by the United States: With trillions of minerals in hand, it is still difficult for the Taliban to "break the situation"
    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
    Thinking out loud｜Do villagers really care about protecting cultural heritage in rural areas?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 14244
  2. #16
    The Weibo account that spread rumors about the Southern Medical University student's death in a fall was punished
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 2551218
  3. #17
    Can romantic dramas help women become humans first and then lovers?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 34413
  4. #17
    Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: my country’s real estate has entered the era of stock, and sales of existing homes are the general trend
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 27856
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #16
    Ningbo’s “subway with sea view” free trial ride will be held on weekends, and the operator once again reminds people to travel during off-peak hours
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    No breakfast, no such person found, the bus went the wrong way... I feel numb even before the Nagoya Asian Games started.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answers reporters’ questions on issues related to China-US economic and trade consultations
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    A bribery case in Shanxi confiscated a "pure gold Guanyin statue" and turned it into copper alloy at auction Continued: The winner received a refund of more than 840,000 yuan, the reason is still unknown
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #16
    How many years are left in the habitable period of the Earth?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    People's Daily Online commented that Luo Yonghao said Mr. Savage was unpalatable
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #17
    Tong Liya responds to rumors related to hosting CCTV Spring Festival Gala
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    Foreign mayors visit “China’s Car Valley”
    OtherMachine translated
Category

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.

4
  1. #16
    Girl with Adam's apple diagnosed with thyroid cancer
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 954.6万
  2. #16
    Asian Games opening ceremony weird
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,050.2万
  3. #17
    Bai Xiaobai concert opens
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,048.1万
  4. #17
    Female driver in Harbin hits Jaguar with BMW
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 951.9万
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
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    The One and Only
    EntertainmentMachine translated