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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 Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

4
  1. #10
    God of Wealth Dou Zhanlong Episode 8: In the Same Boat [August Chinese Animation]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 240436播放
  2. #10
    Flower Bud — Asia’s Peerless Genius / Luo Tianyi
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 808068播放
  3. #11
    Wuthering Waves 3.7 Version Preview | Recap Video
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1422678播放
  4. #11
    Three Humans
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1964105播放
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #10
    The Three Days in Zunyi: A Great Turning Point
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9186281
  2. #10
    Does your company distribute mooncakes?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 9031122
  3. #11
    Annual Foodie Rankings: Seasoned Food Lovers Assemble
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9180411
  4. #11
    Wang Shun wins bronze in men's 200m individual medley
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 8931051
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #10
    Voice actor Wu Wenlun passes away
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,040.5万
  2. #10
    Leadership Positions Adjusted in Tibet and Two Other Regions
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,028.1万
  3. #11
    Report of 500 Pigs Dying in One Day at a Mianyang Pig Farm Is False
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,022.1万
  4. #11
    Rumor: Solar construction site fined 500,000 yuan for environmental violations
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,026.8万
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #10
    A thing that may cause premature puberty in children, many people use it when washing their children...
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    Replace “Marriage” with “Muscles,” and Every Nag Suddenly Sounds Delightful
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #11
    DLSS 5 Pushes GPUs to the Limit, but Nvidia Says It Matters
    TechMachine translated
  4. #11
    Doubao Cockpit Assistant and Momenta R7 World Model Power Roewe Jiayue 07, Pre-Sale Price Starts at RMB 137,800
    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #10
    This small program was written for me by AI, but it doesn’t have a single AI function.
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:234
  2. #10
    Why JEV Is Getting Attention Lately: Real-World Cases Explain
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:504
  3. #11
    Unexpectedly, another dark horse emerges from the AI ​​circle!
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:207
  4. #11
    From 0 to 1: Documenting My First Indie SaaS Project for the Global Market
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 热度:468
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

15signals
hupu

Hupu

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

3
  1. #10
    The Pistons Offer Duren a Five-Year, $200 Million Contract, but He Has Yet to Accept
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 805670
  2. #11
    China Men’s Basketball Team Loses to Iran, Finishes Fourth
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 801546
  3. #11
    China's men's basketball team leads the Asian Games in shooting percentage at 54%
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 818823
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #10
    Zhang Zhanshuo Wins 1,500m Freestyle Gold
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 249399
  2. #10
    Zhang Jiaqi’s Mother-Daughter Relationship
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 228583
  3. #11
    Yang Mi’s Short Hair
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 249323
  4. #11
    Wang Junkai Used a Tilde in His Reply to Wang Yuan
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 227444
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #10
    Latest LPR Announced: 1-Year at 3.0% and 5-Year-Plus at 3.5%, Unchanged for 16 Straight Months—What Does It Mean?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 107 万热度
  2. #10
    What Parent-Child Interactions Help Children Feel Consistent Love and Support?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 72 万热度
  3. #11
    My Child Says Classmates Keep Excluding Them: Should Parents Intervene or Let Them Handle It?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 71 万热度
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #10
    Foreign Ministry Responds to Questions About Video Released Before Chinese Leader’s US Visit
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #10
    There are only 3 pieces of chicken for lunch at the Asian Games venue. Thai coach: Even if you want to get two kinds of vegetables, it won’t work
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #11
    Translation pending

    卧底“套娃式助贷”：贷款105万服务费近23万，有公司自称能“让银行人员控制放款时间”丨红星深潜

    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #11
    Li Qiang Calls for Faster Growth of Emerging and Future Industries During Shanghai Visit, Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #10
    Nagoya Asian Games Container Dorms Exposed: Six People Sharing One Cramped, Spartan Unit and Bathroom
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 2124759
  2. #10
    Hubei Province and Wuhan Joint Investigation Group Releases Findings on Yangtze River Sludge Dumping Incident
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 183958
  3. #11
    Hua Yuan Appointed Vice Mayor of Shanghai
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 128905
  4. #11
    Xi’an Vows Thorough Investigation, No Leniency
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 160408
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #10
    From "not recognized" work-related injury to compensation of NT$920,000: The Supreme People's Procuratorate's protest clarifies the legal essence of "continuous rescue"
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    Nanjing Reports Multiple Kindergarten Children Vomited After Lunch; Principal Removed and Cook Fired
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #11
    Police Bust Online Violence Gang Behind Custom “Revenge Orders” for Psychological Intimidation
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #11
    Many countries lower spacing standards for tobacco product retail outlets
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #10
    China's men's table tennis team advances to the Asian Games semifinals
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #10
    Man spends 17 yuan online to fill empty gift boxes with bulk mooncakes
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #11
    Qinghai Debunks Rumor That Former Culture and Tourism Chief Drives for a Ride-Hailing Service
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #11
    Experts: Stock Market Rebound Not Due to Fed Rate Hikes
    BusinessMachine translated
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. #10
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #11
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated