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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 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. #9
    The Wonderful Night of Comedy
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 257038
  2. #9
    Hard Data Reveals China’s Harvest Success
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 314714
  3. #10
    WMA Weibo Music Awards
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 313725
  4. #10
    28 of Russia's 32 Largest Oil Refineries Attacked
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 254299
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #9
    Asian Games men's football: China U23 draw 0–0 with the UAE to top their group and reach the quarterfinals. How would you assess the match?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 157 万热度
  2. #9
    Which monuments were actually visited by historical figures such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Su Shi that we can still visit today?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 87 万热度
  3. #10
    China’s Machine Tool Exports Have Surpassed Germany’s, and Southeast Asian Factories Are Switching to Chinese Equipment. How Good Are Chinese-Made Machine Tools in Practice?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 157 万热度
  4. #10
    Who is the most powerful child you have ever seen?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 77 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #9
    Recommend an Awesome AgentScope System
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:504
  2. #10
    Why JEV Is Getting Attention Lately: Real-World Cases Explain
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:540
  3. #10
    Are Sass and Less Completely Obsolete in 2026?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:468
  4. #11
    DeepSeek V4.1 Flash—Wait, Why Is Everyone Competing on Flash Now?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:450
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

11signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #9
    Top 500 Private Enterprises See Continued Revenue Growth
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 975.5万
  2. #9
    Puppy eating chocolate costs his life
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,095.7万
  3. #10
    Mid-Autumn Mooncake Showdown
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 973.7万
  4. #10
    Four People Arrested for Using Intoxicating E-Cigarettes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,073万
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #9
    Reinders: Money influenced me to choose Saudi Arabia. I don’t want to work anymore after retiring.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #9
    Apple iPhones to Restrict Shake-Triggered Ads, While QQ Music and Zhihu Still Redirect Easily
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #10
    Claims that robots have over 90% market share are false, and even factory robots are starting to lose their jobs!
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #10
    2-0,2-1! Asian Games Men's Football Team: Japan won the first game with a clean sheet, and the national football team made a strong comeback, demonstrating resilience
    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. #9
    “Give Us Back Sugar in Ingredient Lists” Trends; Doctor Explains High-Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 171144
  2. #9
    Trump’s Approval Rating Hits a New Low as Midterm Prospects Worsen
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 201067
  3. #10
    Cheng Li-wun: Cross-strait relations would be different if the KMT returns to power in 2028
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 43025
  4. #10
    “3 of 6 takeout orders smelled off”: Luo Yonghao slams Hong Kong-style cafe without naming it
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 103784
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #9
    Baijiu Sales Sluggish During the “Double Festival” Peak Season: Feitian Moutai Retail Prices Hold Firm, While Some Distributors Say Several Brands Are Already at “Floor Prices”
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #9
    Commentary: Why did the notice take over two months after a kindergarten used a cooking pot to wash mops?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Lei Jun Clarifies Claim He Made Over RMB 10 Billion From Unitree IPO: It Was a Shunwei Investment, Not an IPO Subscription
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #10
    "Humans and Robots Dance Together" Returns to the Main Stage: What's Different This Time?
    TechMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #10
    Savoring the Harvest in Good Times
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7045361
  2. #10
    Japanese People Are Shorter Than Chinese and Koreans: Japanese Media List Three Main Reasons
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7041122
  3. #11
    Lends Phone to Stranger, Gets a Pack of Zhonghua Cigarettes and a Box of Mooncakes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6952021
  4. #11
    U.S. Stocks Close: Nasdaq Hits Another Record High
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 6946584
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. #9
    June Rain
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #10
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated