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September 23, 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.

10signals
douyin

Douyin

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

5
  1. #7
    Showcasing China's Harvest to the World
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9262564
  2. #8
    Li Bingjie Wins Gold in the Women's 400m Freestyle
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9547050
  3. #8
    China Farmers’ Harvest Festival Showcases Agricultural Confidence
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9214397
  4. #9
    Chinese team wins gold in men's 4×100m mixed meet
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9546122
  5. #9
    Go Go Go, Heading Home!
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9160874
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
guokr

Guokr

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

3
  1. #7
    Lantu Dreamer 9 Launch Pricing Announced: Starting at ¥419,900, with Bidirectional 10° Rear-Wheel Steering
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #8
    Alibaba Launches Zhenwu V900 AI Chip; Grok 4.7 Released; Five Chinese Smartphone Brands Join the China Earthquake Early Warning Network
    TechMachine translated
  3. #9
    “Give Us Back White Sugar”: How Much Worse Is High-Fructose Syrup Than White Sugar?
    SocietyMachine 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.

16signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #7
    Guan Zeyuan Is Back
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 377048
  2. #7
    I won’t go home during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 260157
  3. #8
    Why It Is Recommended to Start Limiting Sugar at Age 35
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 257659
  4. #8
    Xu Jiayu Becomes China's Most Decorated Asian Games Gold Medalist
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 321184
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #7
    Romance of the Three Kingdoms Series 2026 Poll Results Announced: How Should We Evaluate Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI Becoming Asian Players’ Favorite?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 88 万热度
  2. #7
    Sanae Takaichi Calls for Removing the “Enemy State Clauses” at the UN General Assembly: What to Watch
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 163 万热度
  3. #8
    A Homeroom Teacher Shared Exam Admission Tickets in a Group Chat, Leading to Seven Students’ College Applications Being Changed; Student Sentenced to 18 Months, Teacher Held Not Liable: How Should This Be Interpreted?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 159 万热度
  4. #8
    CCTV Exposes Social Security Fraud Through Sham Enrollment: How Does This Gray Industry Chain Operate, and What Impact Will It Have?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 88 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 0.0
  2. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
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. #7
    Van Dijk: We All Have Great Respect for Xavi, and I’m Looking Forward to at Least the Next Two Years
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    The 21-year-old, 1.94-meter Real Madrid striker must keep the transfer strictly confidential, making the period agonizing for Endrick
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    C919's First International Route Suspended One Month After Launch
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #8
    180 People Took Part in the Asian Games; Two North Korean Delegation Members Reportedly Want to Stay in Japan
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #7
    US Government Plans Sanctions on International Criminal Court
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 2340
  2. #7
    “Mooncakes Aren’t Selling” Trends Online; Reporter Visits Wuhan Supermarkets as a Maxim’s Mooncake Gets Two Price Cuts
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 60888
  3. #8
    Father and Daughter Implicated in ¥3.9 Billion Fund Misappropriation Case
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 34194
  4. #8
    Chaos at Japan’s Asian Games, Japanese Media Blame Others
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3804737
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #7
    Shanxi Reports Action Against Company That Damaged Ming Dynasty Great Wall to Take a Shortcut for Dumping Construction Waste
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    India Overhauls Defense Industry, Transfers Missile Technology to Private Firms to Prepare for High-Intensity Military Conflict
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #8
    US Signs Security Agreement with Denmark and Greenland
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #8
    A City’s Kindness Needs More Thoughtful Care
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #7
    National Weather Map for the Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    Today's Asian Games Highlights
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    The national badminton men’s team advanced to the finals of the 6th Asian Games in a row
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #8
    Man Who Avoided Smoking and Drank Little Suffers Sudden Heart Attack Despite Regular Long-Distance Running
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #8
    Today Is the Autumnal Equinox
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7232836
  2. #8
    China's First Prefecture-Level City Targets 6 Trillion
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7232075
  3. #9
    The Generous Boss Is Treating Everyone to a Meal Again
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7139658
  4. #9
    Woman spends RMB 39,000 on a blind date with 54-year-old man who is actually 63
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7135923
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. #7
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated