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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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China News and Web Trends

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

25signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

9
  1. #35
    A 60-year-old mother in Henan gave birth to a daughter. She gave birth to a son 2 years ago due to the loss of her only child.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #35
    Temperatures Hit Record Lows in Multiple Areas! Latest Jiangsu Weather Forecast
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #36
    After a woman took a shower and placed an order to return a product, the courier pushed the door in and looked at her. The person involved spoke out.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #36
    Stuttgart Lose 0-1 as Dortmund Win Four Straight; Latest Bundesliga Table Released: Asian Player at the Top
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #37
    Sulfur-Fumigated Bamboo Shoots Out of Control? Regulators Confirm Toxicity Up to 100 Times Higher, Shipped Nationwide
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #37
    Niu Tanqin: Good News from the Middle East—The U.S. Really Can’t Keep Fighting
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  7. #38
    TA: INEOS and Manchester United’s honeymoon period is officially over, with fan sentiment at an all-time low
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  8. #38
    Xu Song Marries; His Company Paid the Same Artist Over ¥680 Million During Its Two-Year IPO Process
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  9. #39
    The painful truth behind the men's basketball team's crushing defeat: It's not the players, but the outdated system that's to blame!
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

8
  1. #35
    Woodpecker repairs and replaces a switch for 2800
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #35
    Is Sara Ready to Succeed the President? Philippine Palace Responds
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #36
    40-year-old Xu Song Marries a Host Born in the 2000s
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #36
    “Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry” on the Xiangchao Football Pitch
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #37
    Man Charged a 500,000-Yuan Markup on Court-Auctioned Home; Court Rules
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #37
    Ren Zeping: AI Is Exploding
    TechMachine translated
  7. #38
    Are Bank Deposits Making a Comeback?
    BusinessMachine translated
  8. #38
    Huang Bo Jokes That Huang Xiaoming Has Become Huang Bo
    EntertainmentMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

8
  1. #36
    AI Consoles Have Emerged After AI Phones
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4563911
  2. #36
    Asian Games Mascots Look Creepy
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 4576379
  3. #37
    Shop owner’s bare foot touches braised meat at stall
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4478047
  4. #37
    Attention, milk tea lovers
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4459758
  5. #38
    Soft Porn Can't Save Scripted Murder Mysteries
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 4360039
  6. #38
    iPhone 18 Pro Series Teardown
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4379107
  7. #39
    Xu Song and Feng Xi's Unreleased Wedding Photos
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 4267470
  8. #39
    Kuaiman on Living on a Cruise Ship: I Slept Really Well on Board
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 4275577
Category

Chinese Music Trends

Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

4
  1. #35
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #36
    Heart Wall
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #37
    Auditory Hallucination
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #38
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

8
  1. #35
    Xu Song's Wedding Attire Was Borrowed
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 311390
  2. #35
    One of the Three Big Stars Finally Got Married
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 125582
  3. #36
    Honkai: Star Rail
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 276519
  4. #36
    China’s Sports Delegation Draws a Chorus of “Wow”s From the Crowd
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 119610
  5. #37
    Father and Daughter Cornered at Mall, 4-Year-Old Daughter Frightened to Tears
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 118765
  6. #37
    Ma Li lip-syncing
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 274107
  7. #38
    Princess Diana's Brother Reveals New Details in Book
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 270179
  8. #38
    iG Celebration Dinner
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 118312
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

18signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

6
  1. #36
    What an unexpected surprise! We found this in the ruins of the city—? ! Cable Car Apocalypse 100 Days | Episode 4
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 395898播放
  2. #36
    Paid 800 Yuan to Hire a Mount Tai Climbing Companion: What Services Are Included?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 587381播放
  3. #37
    No One Carries Me to the Summit—I’ll Climb It Through the Snow. We’re Coming to Worlds!
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 753831播放
  4. #38
    If the G8 is burned, cut it with a knife. Is this really stable?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1204008播放
  5. #39
    China’s Only Legal Hunting? Exploring the Country’s Rarest Profession 01: Wilderness Butcher
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 984705播放
  6. #39
    Chinese Model Takes on European Fashion Week: Audition Diary Ep. 3
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 230357播放
douyin

Douyin

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

5
  1. #36
    Meng Tun, Bai Qiao, and Yan Min Announced for Variety Show Chuang Da
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7626371
  2. #36
    Planning a National Day Date Outfit in Advance
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7704754
  3. #37
    The girl who loves taking selfies
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7689230
  4. #38
    A Surprise Hidden Inside an Extra-Long Egg Tart
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7687554
  5. #39
    Everything Can Get an AI Facial Scan
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7686278
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

7
  1. #36
    Chinese delegation wins first Asian Games medal
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 905.1万
  2. #37
    Man in Shock Receives Remote Aid from 120
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 947万
  3. #37
    Zhang Xue responds to how to stay grounded if you are worth over 100 million yuan
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 902.2万
  4. #38
    Kuaishou Wulin Tournament Pre-Event Team-Building
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 945.9万
  5. #38
    China's opportunities come from China's development
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 900.1万
  6. #39
    Honor of Kings new skin revealed for S45 season
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 898万
  7. #39
    Bai Xiaobai Concert Turns into a Stand-Up Comedy Show
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 942.7万
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

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

5
  1. #36
    Dad from "The Tide Over Seventeen" Has Been Very Busy Lately
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 热度:81
  2. #37
    When Governments Go All-In on AI, Software Vendors Lose Their Livelihoods
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 热度:81
  3. #38
    After watching AI create a game in one day, I just want to ask: Are you willing to pay?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:90
  4. #38
    Lalamove Open-Sources Hadice: Android and HarmonyOS Desktop Debugging Tool
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:72
  5. #39
    Jev Getting Started: Lesson One
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:72