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September 26, 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
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #8
    The national wholesale average beef price has risen to 71 yuan per kilogram, a two-year high. What factors are driving it?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 117 万热度
  2. #9
    Why Doesn't Tsinghua Cut Its Non-STEM Departments and Focus on Science and Engineering?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 104 万热度
  3. #9
    Asian Games Men’s Singles Table Tennis Quarterfinal: Lin Shidong Defeats Sora Matsushima 4–2 to Reach the Semifinals
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 437 万热度
  4. #10
    A hotel launches a 369-yuan monthly breakfast pass with a choice of 70 dishes. Would you try it, and why are hotels starting to sell breakfast passes?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 291 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
  2. #10
    A Guide to Failed Time Travel
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 6.5
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #9
    Xiao Qige Says Liu Yuning Felt Pressure After Covering the Song
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 378012
  2. #9
    Japanese TV Immediately Switches Programs After Tomokazu Harimoto’s Elimination
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 581304
  3. #10
    Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha Mixed Doubles Semifinal
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 370833
  4. #10
    China and the US Establish Mechanisms Including a Trade Council to Advance Trade
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 515134
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
    ZCode Is Open Source—Let’s See What It Is
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:351
  2. #9
    Antigravity + Blender MCP (Part 2): Advanced Hands-On Guide to 3D Smart Warehouse Digital Twins
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:162
  3. #10
    How is the iPhone Duo startup animation implemented?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:153
  4. #10
    AndroidX Adds Security State for Programmable System Security Queries
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:351
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. #9
    Many Southern Areas Feel Like Summer, With Temperatures Above 40°C
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7143538
  2. #9
    Five Details of the Chinese and U.S. Leaders' White House Interaction
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7141636
  3. #10
    Low-sugar and cultural-creative mooncakes are trending
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7047261
  4. #10
    The Meaning of China-U.S. Relations Has Been Further Expanded
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7046613
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #9
    Nine Straight Wins in 33 Hours! Lin Shidong Wins the Title Despite Exhaustion—Does Wang Hao Regret Putting Him in the Third Singles Spot?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #9
    Zidane: Mbappe's situation doesn't look good right now; I think he needs to return to Madrid
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #10
    Trump Rejects Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, May Resume Bombing Iran in November
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #10
    Japanese Ambassador to China Jokes: I Thought We Were Far Ahead, but After Coming to China I Realized It Was an Illusion
    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. #9
    Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan Attend Welcome State Banquet Hosted by President Trump and His Wife
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 265914
  2. #9
    Day Two of U.S. Visit: Historical Details from the Five-Branch Honor Guard to the State Banquet
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 49844
  3. #10
    Zhao Liying Posts an Eight-Word Tribute to You Benchang, Bringing Fans to Tears
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 2646091
  4. #10
    Doubao Marginalizes Doubao
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 3356
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #9
    Leaders Publicizing Their Mobile Numbers Is Only the Beginning; Public Engagement Must Go Further
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #9
    Is Recruiting PhD Graduates for County Hospitals a Waste? Zhejiang's Yongjia Responds: It Is Necessary in Practice
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Fans Call for Fan Zhendong After Loss; Media: “Young” Cannot Excuse Every Problem
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #10
    What Is Israel Planning? Delegates from Several Countries Walk Out During Netanyahu’s Speech as Israeli Officials Monitor and Record
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #9
    The Bright Moon Shines on the Mid-Autumn Festival, Uniting Home and Country in One Voice
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #9
    China-U.S. Leaders' Meeting Draws Strong International Response
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Chinese and U.S. Leaders Make Reciprocal Visits Within Six Months, an Unprecedented Development
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #10
    Trump: This Visit Was Productive
    SocietyMachine 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. #9
    [Documentary] China Ambulance 2, Episode 2: Into the Unknown
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 895504播放
  2. #10
    Immortality Pact (2026) Episode 2 [Fang Yilun / Xie Keyin]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 801831播放
  3. #10
    In-Depth Analysis: Told at Birth He Would Live Only to 30, He Risked Everything to Break Free from His Genetic Fate
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 564209播放
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Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals