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September 25, 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
douyin

Douyin

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

6
  1. #18
    Hua Chenyu Nanjing Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7745354
  2. #18
    Cover of "Hongchen Wu Ci Sheng"
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7755722
  3. #19
    Mid-Autumn Moon-Viewing Photo Contest
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7735576
  4. #19
    'Ji Gong' Actor You Benchang Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7731787
  5. #20
    Let's Watch the Moon Rise Together
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7726930
  6. #20
    Mid-Autumn Festival Stay-at-Home Plan
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7731047
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #18
    Wang Lin Battles the Blood Ancestor
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,025.5万
  2. #18
    Trump’s Chinese-Speaking Granddaughter Attends Banquet
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,007.2万
  3. #19
    Wishing families reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,020.1万
  4. #19
    When It Comes to Moon Viewing, You Can Count on the Bros
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,004.3万
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #18
    The global AI smart charging SUV is here! The new Geely Galaxy E5 is launched for a limited time, with prices starting from 97,800 yuan
    TechMachine translated
  2. #19
    91% of the earth’s excess heat is not in the air
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #20
    Great Wall Raptors PLUS two cars go together! Lihun version and Hi4 255 Ultra are launched simultaneously
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #20
    The 2027 Beijing Tianjin Michelin Guide restaurant list will be released in Tianjin for the first time
    OtherMachine translated
csdn

CSDN

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

3
  1. #19
    Don't Want Your Notes Always in the Cloud? Build a Remotely Accessible Private Knowledge Base on a NAS with Blinko
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5083
  2. #19
    Step 5 Preview + StepAudio 3: I Built an AI Late-Night Radio You Can Talk to Directly
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4956
  3. #20
    Embedded Software Static Testing (11): MISRA C:2012 vs MISRA C++:2023 — Interpreting the Rules Required for Embedded Static Testing
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4889
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
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #18
    Pan Zhanle: It’s All My Responsibility
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 254304
  2. #18
    Mid-Autumn Festival Gala
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 392076
  3. #19
    Thai Milk Tea Nearly Killed Me
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 234202
  4. #19
    No More Worrying About Looking Bad in Photos
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 391843
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #18
    Do more people buy mooncakes to eat themselves or to give as gifts?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 108 万热度
  2. #18
    Are routers from a few years ago still useful?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 66 万热度
  3. #19
    Wang Chuqin Defeats Thailand’s Pritchaya 4–2 to Reach the Round of 16 in Asian Games Men’s Singles: How Would You Rate His Performance?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 104 万热度
  4. #19
    Have you ever added many contacts but ended up with meaningless social connections at work? How can you build an effective professional network?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 64 万热度
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. #18
    7:30 PM: CCTV5 to Broadcast China’s National Team Against Their Nemesis; Shao Jiayi May Change Formation, Zhao Songyuan Could Start
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #18
    UEFA Nations League roundup: Netherlands 1-1 Germany; Portugal win 1-0; Haaland scores twice, including the winner, as Norway beat 3-2
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #19
    Colombia Announces It Is Severing Diplomatic Ties with Iran
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #19
    Asian Games Table Tennis Men’s Doubles Semifinal Matchups: Lin Shidong Faces Youngster, Wen Ruibo Takes on Iranian Brothers
    EntertainmentMachine 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
    Jensen Huang Warns AI Companies: Those Seeking Regulation Should Not Get Antitrust Exemptions
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 701
  2. #18
    China Responds to EU’s Annual Hong Kong and Macao Reports: Stop Interfering in Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Immediately
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1075
  3. #19
    Zhejiang Man Pays 14.4 Million Yuan for River-View Home, Discovers It Was Mortgaged Nearly a Year After Handover
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 84978
  4. #19
    Foreign Media: Turkey and Iraq Issue Joint Statement, Hand Over a Military Base to Iran
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6385
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #18
    Tomokazu Harimoto: Sora Matsushima Pushes Me Forward
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #18
    Ministry of Commerce: China and the U.S. Reach Multiple Agreements in Eighth Round of Economic and Trade Talks
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #19
    The White House Welcomes a State Dinner: Which Entrepreneurs Are Seated at the Head Table?
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #19
    Photo News | Xi Jinping Holds a Small-Group Exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump
    OtherMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #18
    Trump Showcases White House Renovation Results
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #18
    The 6 Staple Foods That Raise Blood Sugar Faster Than Rice
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #19
    The National Table Tennis Team was reversed by Japan and missed its ninth consecutive championship
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #19
    Xinhua News Agency: Men’s table tennis relies too much on Wang Chuqin
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #19
    The Prestige of Li Yitong Being Handpicked by Beijing Dance Academy Continues to Rise
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6188609
  2. #19
    Why Was the First Toast at the State Banquet the Same Wine Served During Nixon’s Visit to China?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6179344
  3. #20
    Sam's Club Purchasing Manager
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 6090612
  4. #20
    Malls Across China Reserve the Spotlight for National Role Models
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6095212
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
    Overcast
    EntertainmentMachine translated