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September 22, 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.

9signals
juejin

Juejin

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

5
  1. #24
    GrokBot Core Member Lauren Tan: How Someone Who Delivers 2,000 PRs a Month Uses AI
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:207
  2. #24
    I Had AI Interview Me: I Stumbled on the Third Follow-Up Question (Includes a List of 10 Follow-Ups)
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:108
  3. #25
    Inside AI Agents Part 4: Knowledge Acquisition Pipeline — RAG Basics
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:108
  4. #25
    Stop Saying “Please” to AI—It Doesn’t Care, but One Thing Matters a Lot
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:180
  5. #26
    Recreating a Viral Video with One Command: From Installing Hypit to Producing the Final Cut
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:180
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

16signals
douyin

Douyin

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

6
  1. #24
    A Little Adult's Working Life Be Like
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 8133142
  2. #24
    Zhang Baiqiao Tackles Major Variety Shows and Social Media Promotion
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7753310
  3. #25
    iPhone 18 Is Out, and the Cast of iPartment Has Reunited
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7745622
  4. #25
    When the Stars Shine in the Naruto Creator Community
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8032645
  5. #26
    Zhang Ruai's hot Qitian stage is full of high energy
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7744105
  6. #26
    Reminder on Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Schedule Changes and Highway Policies
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7963999
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

6
  1. #24
    Wang Chuqin Sweeps Thailand's Sanguansin 3-0
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 985.6万
  2. #24
    The Magic Bear 2 is set for National Day release
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 943.4万
  3. #25
    Chinese delegation’s second gold medal
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 939.9万
  4. #25
    “One person serves, the whole family is honored” has become reality
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 982.9万
  5. #26
    China Wins Gold in Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 980万
  6. #26
    Shijiazhuang to see peak holiday travel
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 936.9万
bilibili

Bilibili

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

4
  1. #25
    Crackdown on Print Shops
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 544794播放
  2. #25
    Fight again and again
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 198889播放
  3. #26
    "Never oversteps the bounds, yet emotions surge like a river." [Shun - Instrumental] [A Gentle, Subtle Little Tune]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 875911播放
  4. #26
    Roommate Transforms Dorm Room into an Airplane
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1482747播放
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
hupu

Hupu

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

5
  1. #24
    Duren Feels Disrespected, Relationship with Pistons May Be Beyond Repair
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 454082
  2. #24
    Curry admits he actively recruited James to join Warriors
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 381237
  3. #25
    Beverley: Harden is the player with the highest IQ I have ever played with in basketball
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 375233
  4. #25
    The Pistons included a weight clause in Jalen Duren's contract offer
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 445230
  5. #26
    Kwame Brown: LeBron Is Ordinary in Clutch Moments
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 438139
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #24
    The Wonderful Night of Comedy
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 231268
  2. #24
    Middle School Students’ Breakfast: Carbs with Carbs
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 209335
  3. #25
    Wang Yibo Hong Kong Sailing Race
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 208484
  4. #25
    Lin Shidong Loses 2-3 to Pritchayan
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 231206
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #24
    Is Sleeping Under a Blanket About Psychological Security, Not Just Warmth?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 57 万热度
  2. #24
    Westlake University Drops Quantitative Research Metrics: Lessons and Challenges for Academic Evaluation
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 90 万热度
  3. #25
    Is central attacking ability rare for a footballer? Why is only Kaká praised for it?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 57 万热度
  4. #25
    Why do some people realize when they are old that "having children who have no future is a blessing"? What do you think?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 86 万热度
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

15signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

6
  1. #24
    Knife attack in Sydney's west leaves 4 dead and injured
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #24
    Jiangsu Woman Loses $39,000 Limited-Edition Gold Bracelet After Wearing It for Just Hours; Jewelry Brand Responds
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #25
    Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Trends: Mercury Confirmed, Soil Levels Exceed Earth’s by 70 Times
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #25
    Trump Courted China, Then Pressured Allies; French Media Truly Lost It This Time
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #26
    Postal Service Responds After Courier Opened Door and Exposed Woman While She Was Undressed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #26
    That’s a good thing too! Dalian Stanciu, Wuhan Cadiz, Shenhua Asuei returns to the national team
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

5
  1. #24
    Why This Mid-Autumn Festival’s Full Moon Falls on the 17th
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #24
    A woman who has been running a nightclub for a long time is appointed as the administrative officer of the Japanese Finance Minister.
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #25
    China Women's Volleyball Team to Vie with Japan for the Championship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #25
    Shao Yongling: Takaichi’s Path Is Narrowing
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #26
    Wang Siyu: Our Main Goal Is to Defeat Japan and South Korea
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #25
    Guangzhou Baiyun Airport T3’s Thick Carpet Criticized Again
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5599465
  2. #25
    A Family of Seven Ordered Eight Dishes for Just 60 Yuan
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5600574
  3. #26
    Father Drowns While Saving Son from Water
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5524037
  4. #26
    Song Chaohua Gets Suspended Death Sentence for Taking ¥148 Million in Bribes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5507231
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. #24
    Wind and Moon Kiss the Brows
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #25
    Encounter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #26
    Jiangnan
    EntertainmentMachine translated