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September 21, 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.

13signals
sspai

SSPAI

A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.

3
  1. #6
    Jutou | Liquid Glass design improvements, performance improvements...new features worth a glance in iPadOS 27
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 评论:5 点赞:21
  2. #7
    In-Depth | Carefully Optimized: Notable New Features in iOS 27 for an Elevated User Experience
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 评论:25 点赞:40
  3. #8
    Community Dispatch 158 | Affordable, Durable Third-Party Controllers and Dorm Gear You Wish You'd Found Sooner
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 评论:3 点赞:15
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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.

20signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #6
    Zhang Linghe Tan Jianci hugs
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 391080
  2. #6
    Zhang Zhanshuo Overtakes at the Last Moment
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 355184
  3. #7
    Zhang Boheng defeated two Japanese Olympic champions
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 341140
  4. #7
    Don't Cast Too Handsome an Old Man as the Grandfather
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 345879
  5. #8
    Empty Gun was rated as a Category III film in Hong Kong
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 341077
  6. #8
    Wang Chuqin found out that the score was wrong in the third game
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 321209
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #6
    Hongguo Short Drama’s Average Daily Usage Reaches 125 Minutes, Surpassing Douyin. How Long Do You Watch Short Dramas Each Day, and Why Are They So Addictive?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 274 万热度
  2. #6
    Experts angrily denounced the "corpse skin needle" as using life-saving materials for medical beauty. Is this really the case? Is this considered a misuse of technology and resources?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 81 万热度
  3. #7
    What do you think of the "Opinions on Promoting the Reform of Colleges and Universities by Classification" issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 259 万热度
  4. #7
    My phone was left in a ride-hailing car, and the driver demanded 500–600 yuan to return it. How can I protect my rights?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 67 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

2
  1. #7
    Night King
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.8
  2. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 0.0
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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.

7signals
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China News and Web Trends

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

17signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

3
  1. #6
    FAW-Volkswagen pure electric mid-size SUV launched! Pre-sale price is 135,900, looks very dynamic, battery life is 660Km
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    Moscow Hit by Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones, Leaving at Least 2 Dead and 6 Injured; Russia Says 186 Drones Were Downed, an Oil Refinery Damaged, and Two of Four Airports Suspended Operations
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    Indonesian President Raises His Fist and Shouts: Free Palestine!
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
thepaper

The Paper

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

3
  1. #6
    Who is my "boss"? Solving the Dilemma of Riders’ Disability Compensation
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #7
    Eight Killed and Three Injured After a Van Plunges into the Sea in Rongcheng, Shandong; Investigation Finds Driver Was Unfamiliar with the Road and Misjudged the Route
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #8
    Traded 2.5 Billion Yuan, Lost 92.06 Million! Zhongtai Securities Employee Penalized for Trading Clients’ Accounts
    BusinessMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #6
    Housing Bureau Responds to 500 Manhole Covers on 5 km Road
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #6
    Study: Managing 5 Key Metrics in Midlife May Extend Lifespan
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    Zheng Liwen: 100% confident the KMT will return to power in 2028
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #7
    China's Women's Volleyball Team Has Never Finished Outside the Top Three at the Asian Games
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #8
    Wang Manyu Remains World No. 1 in Women's Singles
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #8
    Is it illegal for social security and wages to be inconsistent?
    OtherMachine translated
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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. #6
    Wandering
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Love Song
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    Unfinished Route
    EntertainmentMachine translated