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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.

13signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #17
    Why is China called China in English instead of Zhongguo according to the Chinese pronunciation?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 123 万热度
  2. #17
    Nagoya Asian Games Budget Soars, Accommodation Falls Short, and Sponsors Pull Out: What Does This Reveal About Japan’s Approach to Hosting the Games?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 114 万热度
  3. #18
    What issues does the policy seek to address by generally barring university party secretaries and presidents from serving as principal investigators on internal research projects?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 114 万热度
  4. #18
    In the first eight months of this year, 430,000 micro-short dramas were launched nationwide, of which AI dramas accounted for over 90%. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has stated that it will vigorously support live-action dramas. What signals does it reveal?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 104 万热度
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #18
    Table tennis event logistics support controversy
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 202039
  2. #18
    Shenghuan Entertainment Apologizes
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 353442
  3. #19
    Another New Feline Has Arrived
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 195712
  4. #19
    Asian Games Opening Ceremony
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 352238
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
csdn

CSDN

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

3
  1. #18
    Deploy Excalidraw with Docker and Configure Fixed Public Access
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 6283
  2. #18
    DSH transformation: open image recognition, image generation and voice plug-ins under external subscription packages
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6190
  3. #19
    Spatiotemporal Intelligence for Urban Convenience: Visualizing Metro and Breakfast Accessibility with WorkBuddy
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 6199
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #18
    Translation pending

    领先不止一代！启境 GX7 将于 9 月 23 日正式上市，标配华为乾崑L3级架构

    OtherMachine translated
  2. #18
    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
  3. #19
    Dongfeng Motor Technology Innovation Week: From technological catch-up to technological definition
    TechMachine translated
  4. #19
    Translation pending

    HIZERO赫兹携0吸力全场景清洁生态亮相IFA 2026，新品扫拖一体机器人斩获创新奖

    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #18
    Translation pending

    从 0 到 1 速通 WorkBuddy

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:252
  2. #18
    CPF-Flutter Community Proposes a Split-Column Solution for Foldable Devices (Parallel View)
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:333
  3. #19
    Translation pending

    程序员创业快一年：做出产品不等于拥有生意

    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:234
  4. #19
    The ultimate procrastination tool: code while binge-watching shows, so no slacking time goes to waste!
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:306
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. #18
    51-year-old gymnast Chusovitina competes in 7 Asian Games
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6283684
  2. #18
    Yelena Astanina dies, Putin speaks out
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6283647
  3. #19
    Boy gets electrocuted and amputated in his own fish pond, claims 3.09 million yuan
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6191612
  4. #19
    Woodpecker changed its attitude after it was revealed that it switched to close 2800
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6184344
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #18
    It’s so heartbreaking! After being unemployed for 9 months, he finally found a job. A New York man was fired for one reason after only 2.5 hours on the job.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #18
    Can't bear it anymore? Since the implementation of delayed retirement, an embarrassing problem has finally been exposed
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #19
    Public opinion escalates! Many schools in Guangzhou have disbanded their WeChat parent groups since school started. Netizens: Parent committees should also be banned.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #19
    Disaster is coming! Marcos did not expect that the Taiwan authorities would give him a special "gift" that would cause him big trouble.
    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. #18
    Ninety-five years later, why do we still sound the alarm?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 72105
  2. #18
    Hubei Enshi reported that "Anchor pretended to be a village cadre to deliver goods live": Investigation has been opened
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3945
  3. #19
    Evergrande Automobile has disclosed multiple financial reports. As of the end of June, its total liabilities were approximately 32.722 billion yuan.
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 17879
  4. #19
    What is the origin of "China Food Office"?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 48734
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #18
    Preview | “Grand Conversations” Talks with Yu Jintai: A Doctor Wants to Use Big Data to Outpace Alzheimer’s Disease
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #18
    Deep Observation｜Why Shanghai Changning became “the coolest neighborhood in the world”
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #19
    Support rate hits record low, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung apologizes to the people: will not be re-elected, will not participate in war in the Middle East
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #19
    One Picture of the World | Slowing down the development of AI, who in the US political and business circles is in favor and who is against it?
    TechMachine translated
Category

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. #18
    "Your dad takes you to remember the bitter and sweet things"
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3368114播放
  2. #18
    Season 2 update preview PV "Otopia: Underground King"
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1015842播放
  3. #19
    Mountains Bear Witness, Water Brings Us Together; No Regrets Growing Old Together
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1340653播放
  4. #19
    September 17
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 475980播放
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #18
    The winner of the Starlight Finals wants the rocker to get it
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 948.2万
  2. #18
    The Chinese team is expected to hit the first Asian Games e-sports gold medal
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,045.6万
  3. #19
    Reporter encounters fellow Northeasterner during Asian Games
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,040.7万
  4. #19
    Manzhouli will test air defense sirens
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 947.1万
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. #18
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated