Daily snapshot

September 23, 2026

A preserved view of the public China internet signals recorded by ThreadEast for this day.

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

8
  1. #42
    Woman’s jade worth millions mistakenly taken on high-speed train
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3986869
  2. #42
  3. #43
    Yu Yiting and Zhang Yufei Take Gold and Silver in the 100m Butterfly
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3886730
  4. #43
  5. #44
    Thousands Line Up in Times Square to Buy Chinese Cameras
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 3808103
  6. #44
    South Korean Short-Track Speed Skating Star Kim Gun-woo Debunks Death Notice Rumor
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3792861
  7. #45
    Ke Jie Teaches Go in Blonde Hair and a Black Suit; Netizens Ask, “Who Are You?”
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3696007
  8. #45
    The world's first all-weather aerostat was launched in Zigong, Sichuan
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3690848
netease-news

NetEase News

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

5
  1. #42
  2. #43
    Hongguo Denies 40,000 Yuan Daily Pay Cap for Short-Drama Actors
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #44
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toutiao

Toutiao

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

8
  1. #42
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  3. #43
    Why Is Hong Kong Focusing on Gold?
    BusinessMachine translated
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Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

23signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

7
  1. #42
    Oh Ω, That’s It? α - Upward | Shanghai Global Championship Special Program
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 645760播放
  2. #43
    Can You Believe This Is Iraq? Luxury Cars and Eye-Opening Nightlife
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 749042播放
  3. #43
    "So far, it has become a masterpiece!!!"
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1637763播放
  4. #44
    Shanghai Huttman: The Underhanded Aliens Are Invading!
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 352988播放
  5. #44
    Only 5.87MB? Newly refactored Bongocat, recommended for everyone to use!
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1484580播放
  6. #45
    The Best Day Cycling Route 318: Downhill, Downhill, Downhill, Then Uphill!
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 241074播放
  7. #45
douyin

Douyin

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

8
  1. #42
    Oxidized Chrysanthemum and Daylight Bear Look Stunning in Cocoa Tones
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7720589
  2. #42
    Have You Learned the Bear’s Shivering Fur Dance Steps?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7682601
  3. #43
    Choose Your National Day Holiday Personality
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7680344
  4. #43
    Begging for Your Love, Always Waiting Like a Beggar
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7720217
  5. #44
    The Joy of Visiting the Zoo During the Double Holiday—Who Gets It?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7680183
  6. #44
    One Travel Information Gap Per Person
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7720018
  7. #45
    Creators Across the Internet Are Promoting Their Hometowns
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7717656
  8. #45
    Find a City Through a Meal
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7678635
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

8
  1. #42
    Foreign Ministry Responds to Takaichi’s Call to Remove the Enemy State Clauses
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 886.4万
  2. #42
    This Year’s Mid-Autumn Moon Is Full on the 17th, Not the 15th
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 956.5万
  3. #43
    Pan Zhanle Complains Again After Winning the Championship
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 953.6万
  4. #43
    Tiny Fuse Beads, Big Surprise
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 886.2万
  5. #44
    Oil Prices May See Major Adjustment
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 881.4万
  6. #44
    Cheer for Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha in Their Mixed Doubles Debut
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 950.6万
  7. #45
    Pang Dong Lai’s Viral Giant Mooncake Is Trending Again
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 878.6万
  8. #45
    Chinese Athlete Shares Her Feelings After Winning the First Gold Medal
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 948万
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

5signals
juejin

Juejin

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

5
  1. #42
    CLAUDE.md Keeps Growing: Which Rules Belong in Subdirectories?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:117
  2. #43
  3. #43
    I Set WorkBuddy to Send an AI Daily Brief to WeChat at 10:30 Every Morning
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:117
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  5. #45
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

4
  1. #42
    Sakura Grass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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    Actually
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #44
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #45
    Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

7signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

7
  1. #42
    Orchid Fragrance as Before Gets a Title Sponsor
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 178258
  2. #42
    Dilireba, I am good at fishing
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 101453
  3. #43
    Wang Yuwen Has Tactile Defensiveness
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 95378
  4. #43
    Several Banks Raise Deposit Interest Rates
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 176144
  5. #44
    13-year-old girl raped, best friend found accomplice
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 94758
  6. #44
    Tan Songyun’s Wedding Crying Scene
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 162654
  7. #45
    Zhang Zhanshuo Never Expected to Win 200m Freestyle Gold
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 160144