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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 Video Platform Trends

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

12signals
douyin

Douyin

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

6
  1. #7
    Sky: Children of the Light National Day Rerun Predictions
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8695108
  2. #7
    Where Are Those Taking 3 Days Off for a 13-Day Break Now?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9204916
  3. #8
    An Se-young Defends Asian Games Badminton Women's Singles Title
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9190057
  4. #8
    Wang Manyu and Kuai Man Sweep Japanese Pair to Win the Title
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8495287
  5. #9
    The Gold-Medal Momentum Has Finally Reached Athletics
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9187584
  6. #9
    National Day Travel Outfit Guide
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 8275357
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #7
    Three Sons-in-Law in Northeast China Team Up to Build a New House
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,327.8万
  2. #7
    Peng Xiaochun Sentenced to Death With Reprieve for Accepting Over 263 Million Yuan in Bribes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,302.7万
  3. #8
    The Three School Days Between Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,288.2万
  4. #8
    Man Proposes to Girlfriend at Her Late Father's Grave
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,147.8万
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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
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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.

4
  1. #7
    China Wins Gold in the 4×100m Medley Relay
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 857978
  2. #7
    Bao Shifu’s Extra-Long Egg Tart Criticized for Having Mostly Crust and Little Filling
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 536802
  3. #8
    2-Year-Old Suspected of Mercury Poisoning After Eating Sablefish for 8 Months
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 476630
  4. #8
    Wu Xingying and Sun Baihan official announcement
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 842613
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #7
    Wang Chuqin failed to win a gold medal at this Asian Games. How should his form and playing style be assessed?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 211 万热度
  2. #7
    China’s table tennis team won 6 gold and 4 silver medals in 7 events at the Asian Games, falling short only in the men’s team event. How should this performance be evaluated?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 181 万热度
  3. #8
    DeepSeek Exclusive: How to Maximize Every Bit of Memory
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 166 万热度
  4. #8
    Ctrip reportedly introduces a new policy encouraging “personal days for any reason”: when an employee takes one day off, their team gets 600 yuan for team-building. What do you think of this incentive?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 153 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 4.6
  2. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
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
    Major Snooker Upset: Ding Junhui Crashes Out in the First Round Again After Failing to Convert Match Point
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    The Ministry of National Defense Uses the Rarely Seen Word “Eradicate,” Quickly Going Viral
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    Li Yun resigned as deputy governor of Guangdong Province and has been appointed mayor of Shenzhen
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #8
    Zizou Has Found France’s New Star: Olise’s 60-Meter Run and Two Goal Contributions in Two Games Could Lead to a Ballon d’Or
    EntertainmentMachine 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
    Does the China-U.S. AI Dialogue Mechanism Reflect More of the U.S. Approach? Foreign Ministry Responds
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 770
  2. #7
    Sports Administration Director: Some Traditional Strengths Face Challenges, Results Fall Short of Expectations
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 43548
  3. #8
    Luo Yonghao was reported by his real name for tax evasion, and he responded
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 257705
  4. #8
    Our Long March | United in Heart, Passing It On
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 158
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #7
    Chengdu Culture and Tourism Bureau Responds to Na Ying's Impromptu Performance of "Crescent Moon": No Reapproval Required
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Commentary | Zheng Gang and Luo Yonghao Should Take Their Dispute to Court
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #8
    “Giving the City’s Spotlight to Pillars of the Nation”: Portraits of Ten Scientists Unveiled at a Shanghai Metro Station
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #8
    Wang Chuqin: It May Sound Like I’m Making Excuses, but I’m Not Enjoying Playing Right Now
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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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. #7
    Drop (Explicit)
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #8
    Dive
    EntertainmentMachine translated