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September 20, 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.

19signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

5
  1. #25
    A Parent Bought Extra-Long Egg Tarts for the Entire Class
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 227422
  2. #26
    Ji Chang-wook Flirting Scandal and Body Double
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 205851
  3. #26
    Xiao Shenyang's Tribe Is a Huge Hit
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 481593
  4. #27
    iPartment: Stop Testing the Waters—There’s a Market for It
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 193945
  5. #27
    Feng Xi, Sun Leyan and Feng Lin Were Classmates
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 441307
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

6
  1. #25
    What Do You Think Is Common Knowledge in Anime and Manga Culture?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 64 万热度
  2. #25
    Why is it that no matter how small your business is, you can make money much faster than working part-time?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  3. #26
    China Coast Guard Responds to Philippine Vessel Collision, Warns Manila to Stop Provocations
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  4. #26
    Over 8 Years, Can an EV Really Save You the Cost of a Gasoline Car?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 57 万热度
  5. #27
    What Techniques Do You Use to Read and Understand People in Everyday Life?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  6. #27
    Asian Games men's football: China U23 draw 0-0 with Iran U23 in group stage. How should the match be evaluated?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 57 万热度
hupu

Hupu

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

5
  1. #26
    GOAT Basketball Manager 2027
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 374997
  2. #27
    Beverley reveals Hamm admits Westbrook is team leader
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 347161
  3. #27
    Kawhi Leonard disables comments on farewell Clippers video
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 371146
  4. #28
    What If: Basketball Regret Simulator
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 342219
  5. #28
    Hu Mingxuan: Honored to Serve as Flag Bearer for the Chinese Delegation
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 369248
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
36kr

36Kr

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

3
  1. #26
    From Anime Fandom to Purchases, Chinese IP Is Reshaping Hardcore Tech Consumption
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #27
    After “Fabric” Prices Rose 270%, Investors Put Hundreds of Millions Into Glass Substrates as Xunlin Technology Completes Nearly RMB 200 Million Series B
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #28
    Behind Dongshan Precision’s Limit-Up Surge: 36Kr Enterprise Intelligence Spots Market Opportunities
    BusinessMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

5
  1. #26
    Without a game engine, use Canvas 2D to make a "Escape from Duck Cove" style search and rescue game
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 热度:144
  2. #26
    Why JEV Is Getting Attention Lately: Real-World Cases Explain
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  3. #27
    Sharing My Technical Interview Practice in the AI Coding Era
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  4. #28
    After Three Months of Indie Development, My First Product Reaches 1,000 Users
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 热度:99
  5. #28
    Do not arbitrarily convert Cold Flow to Hot Flow in the Data layer
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:135
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

6
  1. #26
    Police Officer Finds Three Thieves 'Reviewing' Their Crime at the Next Table
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5505408
  2. #26
    Father Drowns While Saving Son from Water
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5524037
  3. #27
    Father Sues to Reclaim ¥200,000 Sent to Son for Car Purchase
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5426435
  4. #27
    Where Did 11.3 Trillion Tons of Ice Go?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5412042
  5. #28
    Guo Tao's Son Shitou Stars in a Movie
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 5329891
  6. #28
    1 kg of Frozen Beef Yields Only 400 g After Thawing
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5322607
netease-news

NetEase News

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

6
  1. #26
    Ke Chih-en scores a major first-event victory with 30,000 attendees; Xie Dianlin’s vote-buying confirmed; Cheng Li-wen visits Cheng Rufen
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #26
    Postal Service Responds After Courier Opened Door and Exposed Woman While She Was Undressed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #27
    Major New Motorcycle Expo Launch: Zhangxue 350ADV Twin-Cylinder Scooter Tackles Common Domestic Scooter Issues
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #27
    The U23 national football team is undefeated in two games! Iran tied with Iran for the first time in 28 years, Wu Xi volleyed the air column and broke two curses in a row
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #28
    Liu Tao and Sa Beining's melon is so explosive!
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #28
    Dongguan Factory Exposes Labor Scam Gang Pretending to Work for Money, Group Arrested by Police
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

14signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #26
    Roommate Transforms Dorm Room into an Airplane
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1482747播放
  2. #27
    Regarding the matter of Lao Ku being a favor on the table? Sitting down dizzy, as if seeing an atomic bomb explode
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 287753播放
  3. #28
    Only 5.87MB? Newly refactored Bongocat, recommended for everyone to use!
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 381542播放
douyin

Douyin

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

5
  1. #26
    Zhang Ruai's hot Qitian stage is full of high energy
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7744105
  2. #27
    Saudi capital Riyadh comes under air strikes
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7655876
  3. #27
    2026 Bay Area Shengmingyue Hosting Lineup Official Announcement
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7734711
  4. #28
    Singer Xu Song Announces Marriage
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7733201
  5. #28
    Northern Theater Naval Ship Opening Event Begins
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7652116
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

6
  1. #26
    Shijiazhuang to see peak holiday travel
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 936.9万
  2. #26
    IG Defeats JDG to Qualify for Worlds
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 974.3万
  3. #27
    Bai Xiaobai Chongqing Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 970万
  4. #27
    The world's No. 1 champion's javelin was deliberately broken
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 934万
  5. #28
    Arsenal Suffer 3-0 Defeat to Brighton
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 931.2万
  6. #28
    Shandong Girl Travels Alone to Join the Military
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 969.2万
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. #26
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #27
    Under Mount Fuji
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #28
    The Two of Us
    EntertainmentMachine translated