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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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China News and Web Trends

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

25signals
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

5
  1. #15
    Influencer dog trainer Pan Hong loses final appeal in the “Xiaobao death case,” ordered to apologize publicly and pay 11,119 yuan in damages
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 93515
  2. #16
    New Wording Emerges at the Central Bank's Regular Meeting
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 47827
  3. #16
    The LLM price war heats up as Zhipu’s market value falls to HK$300 billion
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 3028
  4. #17
    Kazakhstan Declares National Mourning
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 98639
  5. #17
    This 'Trump Fortress' Costs as Much as $4.4 Billion to Build
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 6774
thepaper

The Paper

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

6
  1. #15
    He Saifei Performs Despite Recurring Back Injury, Tears Up and Bows to Thank Audience
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #15
    Tomokazu Harimoto Upset by Iranian Veteran as Japan Misses Asian Games Table Tennis Men’s Singles Semifinals
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #16
    Several Students Report Diarrhea After Eating HUST Custom Mooncakes; Maker Admits Production, Campus Hospital Reports No Cases Yet
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #16
    Liu Huan Dies: A Look Back at His Four-Decade Musical Legacy
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #17
    Many Voices | Cultural Exports Need More Zhou Shen-Style Voices
    CultureMachine translated
  6. #17
    Chen Chong: My Mother's Death Was a Turning Point in My Life; I'm Grateful to Jin Yucheng for Encouraging Me to Write
    CultureMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #15
    Media Reviews Lin Shidong and Kuai Man’s Mixed Doubles Gold Medal
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #15
    Chen Yuan Wins Gold in the 110m Hurdles
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #16
    Several Members of Zhang Xue Motorcycle Team Robbed in Italy
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #16
    Iran’s Proposal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Rejected by the US
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    Na Ying Sings “The Crescent Moon” at Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #17
    Remembering Liu Huan: Music Never Fades
    EntertainmentMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    Hospital Clerk Says Officials Don’t Pay Registration Fees
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6468160
  2. #16
    Lee Jae-myung: We Regret the Ukrainian Side's Actions
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6478137
  3. #17
    The Couple’s 7th Mid-Autumn Festival Since Cai Lei Was Diagnosed with ALS
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6382110
  4. #17
    Russian Foreign Minister Slams the US at UN General Assembly: Release Maduro Immediately
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6370482
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    Fastest Start at 0.147 Seconds, Why Was Wu Yanni Overtaken Before the First Hurdle?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    Huang Youzheng and Lin Shidong Win the Men's Doubles Table Tennis Title
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    Man Throws Mid-Autumn Gift in Trash, Fearing It Could Make Elderly Family Members Sick
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    As Before, Orchid Fragrance: Lin Jinqi Did Not Resign to Recover from Illness; One Cough Before the Emperor Revealed the Court’s True Feelings
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
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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.

6
  1. #15
    Several public figures passed away in September
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 217519
  2. #15
    Lan Xiang Ru Gu: Second Master
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 422857
  3. #16
    China National Football Team vs New Zealand
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 422722
  4. #16
    Zero-Yuan Phone Purchases Fully Halted
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 217496
  5. #17
    iQIYI Ad: Don't Blink
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 405774
  6. #17
    Mold Like Branches Covers a Room Under the Wooden Floor
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 211925
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #15
    Why Was the Goldbach Conjecture Not Included Among the Seven Millennium Prize Problems? Is Its Significance Relatively Lower?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 95 万热度
  2. #15
    Jia Ge Peng You Livestream Accused of Selling Diseased Fish; Luo Yonghao Posts 16 Denials
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 110 万热度
  3. #16
    Could Yue Buqun Be the One Who Most Wanted to “Save” the Huashan Sect in *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, While Linghu Chong Was Actually an Irresponsible Prodigal?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 88 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
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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.

9signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #16
    Will You Come Back to Me When the Moon Is Full?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,014.3万
  2. #16
    Zhang Xue's Motorcycle Team Robbed in Italy
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 975万
  3. #17
    China's table tennis team wins Asian Games mixed doubles gold and silver
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,009.7万
  4. #17
    Chen Yujie Wins Silver in the 200m
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 972.9万
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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. #16
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    Jiangnan
    EntertainmentMachine translated