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September 27, 2026

A preserved view of the public China internet signals recorded by ThreadEast for this day.

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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. #7
    HarmonyOS 7.0 On-Device AI: 4x Image Super-Resolution with Core Vision Kit
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4839
  2. #8
    My 2026 AI Tools List + A Remote Thought
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7719
  3. #8
    2026 Industrial Database Architecture Selection: Comparison of Integrated Time-Series Database and Real-Time Computing Solutions
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4801
  4. #9
    Implementing AI Memory and Token Optimization in C#
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4517
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
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #7
    Night King
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.8
  2. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 4.6
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #7
    Chinese Athlete Breaks a 36-Year-Old Record
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 308137
  2. #7
    Hefei Earthquake
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 721373
  3. #8
    Zhou Shen's Mouth Was Full of Rainwater During the Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 302146
  4. #8
    Chen Yujie Wins Silver in the 200m
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 638819
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #7
    What Does the AI-Assisted Construction of Positive Sectional Curvature Metrics on All 7-Dimensional Exotic Spheres Mean?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 144 万热度
  2. #7
    Asian Games Table Tennis Men's Doubles Semifinal: Wen Ruibo/Xiang Peng Lost 3–4 to Tomokazu Harimoto/Hiroto Shinozuka and Missed the Final; How Would You Evaluate the Match?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 197 万热度
  3. #8
    If Chinese Consumers Dislike High-Fat, High-Sugar Mooncakes, Why Not Export Them to the U.S., Where People Love Sugary, Fatty Foods?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 196 万热度
Category

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.

4
  1. #7
    How Well Disney Fireworks Pair with Holymoly
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9438288
  2. #7
    China Men’s Football Team Reaches the Asian Games Semifinals
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9202863
  3. #8
    The Best Mid-Autumn Reunion Is Going Home
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9184696
  4. #8
    Chinese Embassy Advises Citizens in Thailand to Reduce Non-Essential Outings
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9425395
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #7
    Enjoy the Mid-Autumn Full Moon Together
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,087.6万
  2. #7
    A Kind of Cycle Called Mooncakes
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,178.2万
  3. #8
    Chen Yuan Set to Win Asian Games 110m Hurdles Gold
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,064.8万
  4. #8
    Liu Huan and the Creators of Water Margin Sing “Song of the Heroes”
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,173.7万
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
    China Women’s Basketball’s Top ‘Nepotism Player’ Exposed After Scoring 0 in Crucial Game
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    With 30 Years and 11 Months of Service and 96,000 Yuan in a Personal Account, How Far Is Hunan’s Retirement Pension from Reaching 100 Yuan per Year of Service? So Frustrating!
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    After the Xi'an Incident, Peng Dehuai Led the Red Army in a Secret Advance on Xi'an; Zhu De Regretted Not Sending Troops in 1933
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #8
    In 1955, Mao Reviewed the Marshal List and Smiled at He Long’s Name: “He’s a Great Supporting Player”
    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. #7
    Head-of-State Visit Concludes with U.S. Officials’ Farewell and a 21-Gun Salute
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    Bank of China Mastercard Suspected of Large-Scale Fraud: Apple Pay Users Urged to Lock Cards
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 17952
  3. #8
    Men's football Asian Games 23-man roster changes! The Harbor international football team missed the match due to a car accident. The 20-year-old Taishan central defender was selected.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 2259233
  4. #8
    CCTV Interview with Elon Musk Addresses China Market, AI and Other Hot Topics
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 87696
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #7
    Remembering Liu Huan | His Classes Were Always Full, and the Former Principal Still Remembers Him Saying, “Teaching Is a Lifetime Commitment”
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #7
    Lei Jia Mourns Liu Huan: The Best Tribute to a Musician Is for His Songs to Be Sung by Generations to Come
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #8
    Leaders Publicizing Their Mobile Numbers Is Only the Beginning; Public Engagement Must Go Further
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #8
    Instant Commentary | What Liability Does a Friend Temporarily Caring for a Four-Year-Old Bear After His Fall From a Building Leaves Him Disabled?
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #7
    US Military Rolls Out the Red Carpet, Triggering Japanese Netizens
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    Lee Jae-myung Condemns Ukraine for Leaking Transfer of North Korean POWs to South Korea
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #8
    Tomokazu Harimoto Responds to Loss: It Was Almost a Complete Defeat
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #8
    Huang Youzheng and Lin Shidong Defeat Japanese Pair to Win the Championship
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #8
    How Did China Produce Seafood Without a Sea?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7235306
  2. #8
    If Something Hits Your Face, Seek Medical Care Even Without Visible Injuries
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7236854
  3. #9
    Wang Chuqin Likes the “Dongman Duo”
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7143472
  4. #9
    Chen Yujie Wins Silver in the 200m
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7139740
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
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated