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Daily snapshot

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.

15signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #17
    Zhang Zhenyuan Eating vs. Tang Yixin Eating
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 235496
  2. #18
    Zhang Zhanshuo Wins 200m Freestyle Gold
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 257175
  3. #18
    Wang Hao Questions Lin Shidong
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 234280
  4. #19
    Asian Games Mixed Doubles Table Tennis
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 232642
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #17
    Budget Mooncakes Boom as Gifting Era Fades
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  2. #17
    Xibei Employees Say Prolonged Camera Exposure Has Caused Severe Stress and Resignations: How Does It Affect Frontline Workers’ Mental Health?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 114 万热度
  3. #18
    How do you view Zhong Xuegao’s founder defending Xibei, saying its collapse would set back China’s restaurant industry? Do you agree?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 58 万热度
  4. #18
    Since the Asian Games opened, swimming has won China more than half its medals. How has Chinese swimming risen in recent years?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 110 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

4
  1. #18
    AI Model SDK Integration: SQLite C API Student CRUD Tutorial
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5276
  2. #18
    Redis Advanced: A Deep Dive into Cluster, from Hash Slot Sharding to Hands-On Operations
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 6179
  3. #19
    Full-Workflow Webpage Screenshots with Java and Playwright via CodeBuddy
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5268
  4. #19
    Only restore one table, don’t return the entire database
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5244
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #18
    Fangcheng S and S GT Officially Launch, Starting at RMB 189,900
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #18
    Young People Allergic to Romance Finally Snap Over People Booking Tickets Months Ahead to Watch a Proposal
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #19
    Seagulls That Steal Fries Are Most Afraid of Minions?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #19
    Aion Ray7 to Hit Stores Around Mid-Autumn Festival; Ask About Drift Club Spots
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #18
    Man Appeals After Being Denied ¥980,000 Payout Over Ex-Wife’s Death
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6286678
  2. #18
    Residents Say They Must Watch an Ad Before Entering Their Homes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6287557
  3. #19
    China Haul Goes Viral
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 6192824
  4. #19
    How Did a Ginza Hostess Become Japan’s Finance Minister?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6189654
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #18
    Japan’s Newly Elected Parliamentary Vice Finance Minister Once Worked as a Bar Hostess and Is an Abe Fan
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #18
    International Oil Prices Fell on the 22nd
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #19
    48-Year-Old Man Shrugs Off Blood Pressure of 143/90, Suffers Brain Hemorrhage; Doctor Points to Two Mistakes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #19
    China’s Men’s Basketball Team Sparks Controversy Again; Current National Player Voices Complaints
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #18
    China-U.S. Economic and Trade Talks Held in New York
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 16217
  2. #18
    Israeli Military Says It Came Under Attack Near the “Yellow Line” and Struck Hamas Targets in Retaliation
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 107120471
  3. #19
    Exit Poll: United Russia Leads State Duma Election with 49.4% of the Vote
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 15222
  4. #19
    In the AI Era, Parents Should Show Children the Real World, Says Shen Xincheng
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 66399200
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #18
    The Earth’s “physical examination report” shows a red light: seven of the nine “planetary boundaries” have been breached
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #18
    Body Donation Refused After Donor’s Death: Hubei and Huangshi Red Cross Say Capacity Is Full and Registration Is Not Legally Binding
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #19
    Can a Teen Be Convicted of Rape After Questioning Without Parents Present?
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #19
    UK and US Conduct First Torpedo Test-Fire from Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles, Advancing AUKUS Underwater Warfare Capabilities
    TechMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #18
    Japan’s Asian Games Called the Worst Ever, Then Blames France
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #18
    Several Banks Raise Deposit Interest Rates—What Signal Does This Send?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #19
    Industry Insiders: A-Shares Are Still in Risk-Off Mode
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #19
    China Discovers Super-Large Copper-Gold Deposit
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #18
    Squid Feast: Question One
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 797358播放
  2. #18
    Michael Hui’s “A Friend’s Wine (DJ Remix)” Opens a Legendary Concert: A Must-See Live Performance
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 300140播放
  3. #19
    What Happens When You Travel with Your Half-Sister?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1203869播放
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #18
    Every September Brings the Most Moving Scenes
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,016.6万
  2. #18
    CCTV Announces the Lineup for Its Mid-Autumn Festival Gala
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 952.6万
  3. #19
    Everyday Moments with Kids During Mid-Autumn Festival
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 948万
  4. #19
    When a Japanese Wife Learns That China's Women's Volleyball Team Won the Championship
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,014.4万
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. #18
    The One and Only
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    That Page of Summer
    EntertainmentMachine translated