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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.

13signals
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

3
  1. #9
    More Off-Road-Capable Than a Family SUV, Smarter Than a Traditional Off-Roader: Mengshi X700 Opens for Preorders
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #10
    New Deepal S07 Upgraded with Laser-Assisted Driving, Doubao LLM, and Advanced EV Systems, Starting at ¥149,900 for a Limited Time
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #11
    Why AI Performance Varies: The Art of Compute Scheduling
    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

4
  1. #9
    One Open-Source Project a Day (No. 227): Strands Agents Harness SDK — From Handwritten Agent Loops to Production-Grade Agents in One Line of Code
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:144
  2. #9
    Does DeepSeek Harness Have a Desktop Version? I Took It Apart
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:216
  3. #10
    I spent the afternoon investigating and found what doubled the project's bundle size
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:207
  4. #11
    Creating AI Comics: 10 Art Styles, Story Fits, and Reusable Prompts
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:189
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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.

15signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #9
    Chen Yujie’s Dramatic Come-from-Behind Win
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 756714
  2. #9
    Wang Chuqin lost three times in the Asian Games
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 382522
  3. #10
    Online Reports Say a College Student Taught Class for an Absent Teacher for an Hour
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 741877
  4. #10
    Shenzhen Subdistrict Office Seen Playing Mahjong Late at Night Was a Visual Misperception
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 374841
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #9
    What do you think about the viral oversized egg tart?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 151 万热度
  2. #10
    Media Question Whether Na Ying Was Fined for an Extra Song Sparks Debate: Why Is “Gotcha-Style Interviewing” Controversial, and Is This Coverage Fair?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 138 万热度
  3. #10
    Wang Chuqin Says This Will Be His Last Asian Games: Who Will Lead China’s Table Tennis Team in the Next Olympic Cycle, and Which Rising Stars Should We Watch?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 125 万热度
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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.

10signals
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

4
  1. #10
    DLSS on a Tablet? How Powerful Is the iQOO Pad Ultra’s Q4 Chip?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 127549播放
  2. #10
    Bilibili Copyrighted Chinese Animation Fall Guide for October–December 2026
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 257570播放
  3. #11
    [VFX] Cai Xukun vs. All-Stars Season 2
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 725656播放
  4. #11
    A First-Person, Immersive Look at a Day in the Life of an Appliance Repair Technician
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1749296播放
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #10
    India and Japan Hold Joint Military Exercises
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7995015
  2. #10
    Outdoor Fishing Becomes a Popular Holiday Leisure Activity
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9142050
  3. #11
    Open My Autumn Journey with Color
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9112953
  4. #11
    South Korea Demands an Apology from Ukraine over the Leak
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7981349
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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. #9
    Man Who Collected Scrap for 21 Years Discovers 420,000 Yuan in Pension, Leaves Hallway Where He Lived for Six Months
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #9
    A power bank caught fire on a flight and the flight attendant put it out with water and coke! Aviation: The aircraft has been replaced subsequently
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #10
    36-year-old Man Poses as Money Changer, Robs HK$21,000 at Knifepoint, Then Uses an Underwater Scooter to Cross from Macao to Mainland China, Where He Is Arrested and Detained
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #10
    Brothers in Their 70s Fall Out Over Inheritance: Older Brother Harasses Younger Brother, Who Falls Down Stairs and Becomes Paralyzed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #9
    Zhao Liying Posts an Eight-Word Tribute to You Benchang, Bringing Fans to Tears
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3421812
  2. #9
    South Korea's Prosecutors' Office Set to Be Abolished
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 116175
  3. #10
    Following the central notice, Jilin’s provincial committee immediately ordered corrective action, requiring Baicheng to conduct a serious review and holding 14 people accountable
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 197316
  4. #10
    Yemen's Houthi armed forces: More than 400 commercial ships have recently passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 2621263
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #9
    Sports Administration chief Gao Zhidan: Underperformance in some traditional Asian Games strengths exposed gaps in talent depth
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #9
    Comment Now | Universities need to improve their ability to identify outstanding teachers
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #10
    Comment now｜The hot discussion about "Associate Professor Liu Huan" is a remembrance of him, and it is also a diverse reflection on talent evaluation.
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #10
    Doctoral Team Explains Ningbo ① | From the “Ningbo Gang” to “Ningbo Innovation”: Opportunities for High-Quality Development in the New Era
    BusinessMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #10
    Scammer Defrauds Over 100 Million Yuan in Subsidies Across 11 Locations in 8 Provinces
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7047834
  2. #10
    Yang Zi Chats and Gossips with Zhang Yishan
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7047578
  3. #11
    Li Xianyu was defrauded of 2,000 yuan when he bought a camera
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6945533
  4. #11
    Agent Discovers Buyer and Seller Closed the Deal After Three Months of Showings
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 6945226
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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. #9
    You Ai Chang
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    Silk Sheets (Mandarin)
    EntertainmentMachine translated