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September 29, 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.

7signals
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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.

15signals
douyin

Douyin

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

6
  1. #25
    The Asian Games Has Entered the Era of Grand Showcases
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7762820
  2. #25
    In Autumn, You Naturally Pick Osmanthus Flowers
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7687988
  3. #26
    Share the Moon from Your Photo Album
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7686667
  4. #26
    My Faith Is China Red
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7746077
  5. #27
    Who Understands the Romance of Zhouzhuang’s Waterways
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7686187
  6. #27
    KPL’s 10-Year “Chasing the Light” Tribute Is Inspiring
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7738275
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

6
  1. #25
    Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin win badminton mixed doubles gold
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 954.6万
  2. #25
    This Is Bing Bing Bing
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 990.9万
  3. #26
    Suitcase Found at an Abandoned Temple in the Mountains of Xi’an
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 986.3万
  4. #26
    The “I’m Not a Master” Show Cracks Up a Goose
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 953.2万
  5. #27
    China's Women's 4x100m Relay Team Wins Gold
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 983.4万
  6. #27
    The Spicy-Filling Makeover Series Keeps Going
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 953.1万
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

19signals
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

6
  1. #25
    Shanghai Championship Group Stage Predictions
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 322022
  2. #25
    My Dream Grid Score
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 398080
  3. #26
    Warriors Announce Porzingis Out Indefinitely
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 393920
  4. #26
    Lin Shidong and Kuai Man Defeat Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha 4-0 to Win the Title
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 307337
  5. #27
    All-Chinese Class: Conquer the entire league
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 306400
  6. #27
    Legendary Generals Battle Royale
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 389724
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #25
    Heartbeat 9 soles
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 566139
  2. #25
    After Nine Years as a Caregiver, I Advise You Not to Feel Too Sorry for Your Parents
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 248822
  3. #26
    US Tech Stocks Show Sharply Divergent Fortunes
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 236368
  4. #26
    Chinese parents-in-law shot son-in-law multiple times
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 551788
  5. #27
    China's national table tennis team departs for home
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 232239
  6. #27
    Wang Hedi: A Friend of a Friend Is Also Great
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 547538
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #25
    How should we view the New Big-Head Son films being mocked for their bizarre art style and a Big-Head Son who looks like an “edgy delinquent”?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 80 万热度
  2. #25
    The day begins in the morning. How do you have a good breakfast?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 69 万热度
  3. #26
    Does salary determine attitude, or does attitude determine salary?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 64 万热度
  4. #26
    What Does the Discovery of Two Large Groundwater Sources Beneath the Taklamakan Desert Mean for Local Ecology and the Economy?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 78 万热度
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

6
  1. #25
    Breaking: Starship Successfully Reaches Orbit for the First Time, Marking a Historic Leap for the Most Powerful Rocket in Human History
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #25
    Buyer Seeks Refund for ¥8 Cilantro, Seller Drives 1,000 km to Retrieve It
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #26
    Tin Kai-man Reveals Ah Bob's Scenes in Shaolin Soccer Were Entirely Cut, Exposing Lee Lik-chi's Two-Faced Bootlicking
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #26
    A Timely Relief! No Middle School Entrance Exam Tracking: Qingyuan’s 10-Year Education Reform Experiment Goes Viral
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #27
    Dutch 2-year-old child was "euthanized" and details of the case released
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #27
    Media: Lin Shidong Wins 4-0; Wang Chuqin 'Completes the Mission' in Another Way
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #25
    Homeowner Refuses to Pay Property Management Fees; Court Ruling Issued
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #25
    He Youjun and Xi Mengyao Hold a Wedding Thank-You Reception in Macau
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #26
    Palace Pastries Get Viral Attention
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #26
    Japanese Media Exclaim That China’s Team Has Produced a Monster-Level Prodigy
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #27
    What does it mean that there are more and more mansions in the countryside?
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #27
    Why Has the DPP Stopped Making an Issue of Chiang Wan-an’s Background?
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #26
    What’s Behind the “Bear Shaking Off Its Fur” Dance Trend?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 5507160
  2. #26
    Older Sister Rehearses at Home in Advance to Host Relatives for Her Younger Brother's Wedding
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5527440
  3. #27
    Even if I suspect a leopard is wearing roller skates, I don’t even suspect it’s a suitcase.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5418544
  4. #27
    “Meal Guy” Still Firing After Four Asian Games Golds
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 5417047
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Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals