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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.

14signals
csdn

CSDN

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

5
  1. #17
    Linux Process Replacement and Custom Shell Core Logic, Spoon-Fed
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7550
  2. #18
    OceanBase vs. Kingbase: Why Architecture Choice Changes the Latency Curve for the Same Complex SQL
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7464
  3. #18
    This Run Failed: Cannot Read Properties of Undefined (Reading 'prepare')
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 3948
  4. #19
    Time-Series Database Selection Guide: Apache IoTDB from Edge to Cloud and Data Lakes
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 3931
  5. #19
    Hudi data quality assurance: row number verification, field comparison and drift repair solution
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6331
guokr

Guokr

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

3
  1. #17
    Translation pending

    扎克伯格公开反对AI减速论；华为发布全球首个3D数据中心；高德地图2026发布

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  2. #18
    Translation pending

    超流畅、更懂你，ColorOS 17正式发布，OPPO Find X10系列首发搭载

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  3. #19
    Translation pending

    2026 OPPO开发者大会：迈向个性化主动智能，共建更懂你的数字未来

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juejin

Juejin

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

3
  1. #17
    Summary of practical problems integrating Three.js and Cesium
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:153
  2. #18
    AI Hotspot Daily (2026-09-18): Huawei Ascend 960 super node is released, and OpenAI discloses model inaccuracy report for the first time
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:126
  3. #19
    Major Update to Free Learning Website for Children
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:117
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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. #17
    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia and the United States plan to hold talks on "sensitive issues" in the next few weeks
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #18
    The doctor participated in the "Giant Journey" and ran the best time in Asia and engaged in cancer cell research
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #19
    The "young master and young lady" in the factory are being counterattacked by traffic
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

3
  1. #17
    Shan Xiangqian Appointed Deputy Secretary of the Anhui Provincial Party Committee
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 61001
  2. #18
    The "clown" is still shouting: It's dangerous, China wants to reshape the world
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 202716
  3. #19
    Approved by the Central Committee: Zhang Wenbing appointed as member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Committee
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 41177
thepaper

The Paper

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

3
  1. #17
    She once said, "Everything good comes in its own time." An 8-year-old Gaza girl was attacked and killed while going out to buy food.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #18
    Forging a complete set of bills to "launder" drugs, CCTV exposed the black industry chain of reflux drugs
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #19
    Commerce Ministry Responds to Possible U.S. 'Secondary Tariffs' on Third Countries Importing Russian Oil or Gas
    BusinessMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

5
  1. #17
    Study: Lung Cancer Screening Should Include More Risk Factors
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #18
    How to watch many banks raise deposit interest rates
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #18
    Married Woman Found Dead Naked the Day After Sharing a Hotel Room with a Man
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #19
    Extra-Long Egg Tarts Sell Out Nationwide
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #19
    Commentator: The Chaos at Japan's Asian Games Far Exceeded Expectations
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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.

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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.

17signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #17
    stayc disband
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 326255
  2. #17
    The gold necklace given by mother did not hang on Zhang Jiaqi’s neck
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 185714
  3. #18
    I can no longer hold back my desire to set off.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 324985
  4. #18
    iPhone18ProMax1T overturned
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 178216
  5. #19
    Zhang Jiaqi’s mother is very controlling
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 320084
  6. #19
    The Two Biggest Injustices on Call Me by Fire
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 178177
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #17
    What do you think of Ma Zhimo giving Cheng Tiankun a Longevity Fruit as compensation in Episode 192 of A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, and how will it affect the story?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 101 万热度
  2. #17
    Saudi capital Riyadh hit by an overnight airstrike; missile interception sounds were heard at the scene. Which side may have launched the attack?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  3. #18
    Is losing your degree after one instance of cheating on a university exam too severe a punishment?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  4. #18
    What do you think about Android 17 adding APIs for the first time since 3.x without releasing the code to AOSP?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 92 万热度
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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. #17
    Red High Heels
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  2. #18
    Actor
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  3. #19
    Fruits of Summer
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