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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.

14signals
guokr

Guokr

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

3
  1. #8
    Aion Ray7 to Hit Stores Around Mid-Autumn Festival; Ask About Drift Club Spots
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #9
    The King of England convened an AI safety summit; OpenAI released a report on a model out of control; a new cat species was discovered in Bolivia
    TechMachine translated
  3. #9
    U.S. Deploys AI Air Traffic Management System; Hefei Advanced Light Source Linear Accelerator Produces First Beam; 250-kW Seawater Hydrogen Production and Freshwater Co-Production System Operates Stably
    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #8
    ⚡ Within 24 hours of launch, 13% of paying teams switched to Jev overnight: What exactly is it?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:639
  2. #8
    In 2026, front-end frameworks will begin to be born for AI
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:288
  3. #9
    Why are more and more developers starting to use PostgreSQL?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:252
  4. #9
    Stop hyping Jev
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 热度:540
sspai

SSPAI

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

4
  1. #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
  2. #8
    What to Watch This Week | 9 Recently Worthwhile Works
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 评论:6 点赞:11
  3. #9
    Insight | Break down the new changes in watchOS 27 that you deserve to know about: dynamic application grid, smart stacking...
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 评论:18 点赞:24
  4. #9
    Apps Worth Watching Recently
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 评论:7 点赞:22
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

16signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #8
    China vs. Japan Women's Volleyball Final
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 349411
  2. #8
    China Beats Thailand 3–1 in Men's Team Table Tennis
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 263700
  3. #9
    Oil Prices May Surge Before the Holiday
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 303732
  4. #9
    Lan Xiang Ru Gu Stalls at the Wedding
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 250611
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #8
    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 120 万热度
  2. #8
    Why Do 73% of Lung Cancer Cases Occur in Non-High-Risk Groups, and Should Screening Guidelines Change?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 76 万热度
  3. #9
    China Wins Asian Games Men’s 4×200m Freestyle Relay Gold After Zhang Zhanshuo’s Comeback
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 111 万热度
  4. #9
    What do you think of Riot releasing special skins for the four LPL Worlds teams and the FMVP? Could this challenge the idea that only an S-Series title matters?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 74 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

1
  1. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

8signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #8
    Mid-Autumn Festival Gesture Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,034.6万
  2. #8
    2026 Bay Area Rising Moon Official Announcement
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,085.7万
  3. #9
    Anything Can Flash-Step
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,032.3万
  4. #9
    The pipa music track is getting more and more winding
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,062.9万
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #8
    Indonesian President Raises His Fist and Shouts: Free Palestine!
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #8
    73-Year-Old Dies After Five Unanswered Emergency Calls During Heart Attack
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #9
    Asian Games Semifinal Set: China Women's Volleyball vs Thailand in Revenge Match
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #9
    Wang Shangyuan: Young players came to the national football team and showed their vitality. They have been practicing technical and tactical play these days.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #8
    Feng Lun, restricted from high consumption
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 206132
  2. #8
    “3 of 6 takeout orders smelled off”: Luo Yonghao slams Hong Kong-style cafe without naming it
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 103380
  3. #9
    Saudi Aramco Tells European Customers: No Oil Supply Next Month!
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 141415
  4. #9
    Two Detention Officers Convicted of Abuse of Power and Bribery; Deleted Phone Data Reveals Key Evidence
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 24293
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #8
    Will AI Replace Employees First, or Professional Managers?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #8
    Traded 2.5 Billion Yuan, Lost 92.06 Million! Zhongtai Securities Employee Penalized for Trading Clients’ Accounts
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #9
    How can a single champion county resist the defeat | “Bacteria Capital” Gutian, Fujian: How to support 90% of the global supply of Tremella fuciformis
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #9
    Comment: 16-Year-Old Rape Case Raises Questions About Implementing the Right to Have a Legal Guardian Present
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #9
    Asian Games Criticized as the Worst Ever; Japan: It’s All France’s Fault
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7138017
  2. #9
    Voice Actor Zhao Ran Dies of Illness at 45
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7140505
  3. #10
    Team China Silences Host Japan Twice
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7039967
  4. #10
    Guangdong to Hold Press Conferences Within 24 Hours of Major Emergencies
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7043797
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

2
  1. #8
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #9
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated