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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 Social Media Trends

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

20signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

6
  1. #27
    Zcode releases an open source response ("The Trust Patch"). Can it restore lost trust?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  2. #27
    I think Qianlong’s calligraphy looks quite good—why is it rated so poorly in the calligraphy world?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 76 万热度
  3. #28
    If your boss sends you a work message after get off work, should you reply immediately, or should you pretend not to see it?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  4. #28
    Which provincial capital has better development prospects: Shijiazhuang or Guiyang?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 72 万热度
  5. #29
    Your friends always put you down, how do you deal with it without hurting your friendship?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  6. #29
    Why don’t manufacturers sell ready-made meals directly to consumers so I wouldn’t have to order takeout?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 69 万热度
hupu

Hupu

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

5
  1. #28
    Green Pitch Stardom: Champion at Sixteen
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 367279
  2. #28
    My Basketball Alternate Universe
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 303286
  3. #29
    Perfect Player: Football Career
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 365480
  4. #30
    Pistons Officially Announce 19-Player Training Camp Roster
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 302379
  5. #30
    GOAT Basketball Manager 2027
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 364981
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #28
    Huawei Mate90 full series configuration exposed
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 547468
  2. #28
    Han Liang in "Lan Xiang Ru Gu" Was Frozen to Death
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 230264
  3. #29
    Fu Yuanhui Joins Zhejiang University Faculty Based on Ability and Merit
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 212042
  4. #29
    Zhu Yawen Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actor
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 547466
  5. #30
    This Hidden-Gem Carb May Combat Fatty Liver
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 199323
  6. #30
    The Fundamental Logic of Car Buying Has Changed
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 489918
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
36kr

36Kr

A Chinese tech and business media site focused on startups, funding, and the new economy.

3
  1. #28
    Behind Dongshan Precision’s Limit-Up Surge: 36Kr Enterprise Intelligence Spots Market Opportunities
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #29
    Between Kimi K3 and DeepSeek V4 Lies a Gap in Native Multimodal Timing
    TechMachine translated
  3. #30
    36Kr Exclusive | Two 'Sanqing' PhDs Co-Found Space Situational Awareness Startup, Raise Tens of Millions of Yuan in Angel+ Funding
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

18signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

6
  1. #28
    Destination Weddings Gain Popularity Among Young People
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5318358
  2. #28
    The US "Starship" exploded violently and burst into flames when it splashed down.
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 5322060
  3. #29
    103-Year-Old Zhejiang Resident Shares Longevity Secrets
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 5231142
  4. #29
    The mother of a boy who lives alone questions the landlord’s purpose of exposure
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5237390
  5. #30
    Sam's Club Responds to Maggots Found in Bread
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 5122425
  6. #30
    60-Centimeter Extra-Long Egg Tart Draws Widespread Criticism
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 5144927
netease-news

NetEase News

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

6
  1. #28
    Official: Nanjing Metro Line 6 to Open on September 29, Making Airport Trips from Hexi Without Transferring at Nanjing South Station
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #28
    Engaging in power-for-money transactions, deputy minister Peng Xiaochun received a bribe of 263 million and was sentenced to death with a suspended death sentence
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #29
    Belgium 0–1 France, Post-Match Ratings: France's No. 20 Ranked First
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #29
    Kroos: I Didn't Hear From Klopp, Though I Was Really Looking Forward to It
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  5. #30
    Scoring in Consecutive Matches! Arsenal Striker Shines in the Nations League, Could Return to the Premier League Starting XI
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  6. #30
    During the battle in 1979, the Chinese called it "self-defense and counterattack," but the Vietnamese have been holding back this message for 47 years. Only in recent years has anyone dared to tell the truth: In those 28 days, the two provincial cities of Cao Bang and Lang Son were bombed into the surface of the moon.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #28
    What Does Pakistan’s Long-Range Drone Ace Up Its Sleeve Mean?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #28
    Why are more and more people unwilling to pay property fees?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #29
    Tomokazu Harimoto Rolls His Eyes as He Watches His Younger Sister Lose
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #29
    Young Javelin Star Is Half a Step from the Human Limit
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #30
    Japan accused of reporting Asian Games race walking champion for wearing wrong shoes
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #30
    Polynice: James is the 76ers' fourth choice
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

13signals
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #28
    Zhang Xinyu Responds to Controversy Over Tibet-Aiding Doctor Dressing Up
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7737101
  2. #28
    Draw Ten Million Imaginings of the Moon
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7684841
  3. #29
    Wu Yanni Shows Off Her Asian Games Medal
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7726658
  4. #30
    Golden Eagle Awards Ceremony
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7720788
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

6
  1. #28
    Chen Meng takes Deng Yaping and Ai Fukuhara to visit the table tennis school
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 939.8万
  2. #28
    Welcoming National Day in the Crisp Autumn Air
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 981.1万
  3. #29
    Gold Jewelry Prices at a Hangzhou Store Drop to 1,088 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 939.5万
  4. #29
    Many Places in Liaoning Give the Spotlight to the Nation’s Pillars
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 978.9万
  5. #30
    2 Days Until the National Day Holiday
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 936.7万
  6. #30
    Man instantly switches to a cutesy voice after learning he had a daughter
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 976.9万
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

3signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

3
  1. #28
    A Special Person
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #29
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #30
    Love in a Puff
    EntertainmentMachine translated