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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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China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

5
  1. #13
    MOFCOM Official Explains Outcomes of the Eighth Round of China-U.S. Economic and Trade Talks
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 24999
  2. #14
    The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security sends a congratulatory message
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 41353
  3. #14
    China and the U.S. Compete for Kenya’s “Sacred Mountain” Rare Earths, but Africa Wants More Than Just to Sell the Minerals
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 81383
  4. #15
    Controversy Erupts After Hospital Clerk Says Officials Register for Free While Ordinary People Pay; Hospital Says Wording Was Inappropriate
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 143376
  5. #15
    Sun Yingsha: I may not be able to wait until the next Asian Games. Wang Manyu: Shasha has a lot to learn from
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 502561
thepaper

The Paper

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

5
  1. #13
    The Case of a Female Teacher Dragged 5.9 Kilometers to Her Death Will Be Upgraded for Trial; Her Sister Speaks Out
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #14
    Guizhou police report: A 19-year-old drunk driver rear-ended an overloaded semi-trailer in the early morning, killing 7 people
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #14
    U.S. Starship Completes First Earth-Orbit Flight but Ends Mission Early
    TechMachine translated
  4. #15
    Short words but long meaning | Don’t easily define a teacher by “professional title”
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #15
    Vucic Announces Resignation: “We Can Win Without That Chair”
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #13
    Why Is France Sending Troops to Saudi Arabia?
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #13
    The Director of "Orchid Fragrance as Before" Discusses the Original Intention Behind the Production
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #14
    Huawei Patent for External “Giant Cannon” Published
    TechMachine translated
  4. #14
    Relay Champions Fold the National Flag Neatly
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #14
    The badminton women’s doubles final was so tragic
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6655646
  2. #14
    Bao Shifu's Extra-Long Egg Tart Is All Crust with No Egg Custard
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 6661806
  3. #15
    Chengdu Culture and Tourism Department Issues Notice About Na Ying Singing "The Curved Moon"
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6559861
  4. #15
    Girl Dies During Mid-Autumn Festival; Mother Says She Can No Longer Celebrate It
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6561131
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #14
    54th Anniversary of the China-Japan Joint Statement: Foreign Ministry Urges Japanese Leaders to Seriously Reflect and Correct Their Mistakes
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #14
    A Human-Nature Reality Realized by 99% of People: Don’t Easily Sympathize with Others’ Circumstances; Much Suffering Results from Their Own Choices
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #15
    Guizhou 9-Year-Old Girl Dies Just 8 Months After Tumor Diagnosis; Mother Documents the Entire Journey
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #15
    Fox Shares Family Photo After Finals Slump as $220 Million Deal Takes Effect
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
Category

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. #13
    Chui NaLisa Writes a Lengthy Post About "My Little Girl"
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 708037
  2. #13
    Fan Zhendong's Germany Meme Criticized
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 352015
  3. #14
    Zhang Jike Says He, Fan Zhendong and Ma Long Are the Three Best Men's Singles Players
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 337085
  4. #14
    Kim Ji Soo Princess Dior
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 681937
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #13
    Built-in phone ads are constantly criticized, so why hasn't any manufacturer released a completely ad-free phone? Is it because the incentives are too strong?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 130 万热度
  2. #13
    Lin Yuwei bids farewell to the national team in a lengthy post, citing persistent injuries and a pre-competition leader advising her not to push too hard; she will later teach at Fuzhou University. What do you think?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 108 万热度
  3. #14
    Why Are Soy Sauce and Miso Used So Extensively in Japanese Cuisine?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 106 万热度
  4. #14
    How should we view experts’ prediction that the risk of a global war will surge over the next seven years?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 126 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #14
    Starting at RMB 259,800, the Zhijie RX officially launches, built for driving and value
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #14
    Qwen Integrates with Quark Cloud Drive, Turning It into an AI-Accessible Personal Knowledge Base
    TechMachine translated
  3. #15
    Priced at RMB 239,800–319,800, the Luxeed R7 gets a comprehensive refresh and is the top choice among RMB 250,000-class family SUVs
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #15
    A Group of Babies Were Put Through a Historic “Low-Sugar Experiment”—How Are They Doing 50 Years Later?
    SocietyMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

3
  1. #14
    Chestnut Frontend Technology Weekly Issue 148 - Turborepo 2.11, Chrome 154 iframe, Node.js 26...
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:171
  2. #14
    An Official Says a Single Em Dash Slows Down the Entire Highlighted Segment; I Verified It in Node: The Mechanism Is Real, but the 2.8x Figure Didn’t Hold
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:108
  3. #15
    HelloGitHub Issue 126
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:171
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #14
    Huawei Mate 90 Front Design Revealed
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7776188
  2. #14
    The Era of Simply Getting By Has Arrived for Everyone
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 8803255
  3. #15
    Karate Champion Gong Li Livestreams After Match
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 8740147
  4. #15
    All Honor of Kings players, come use the Asian Games gold medal march
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7734423
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #14
    Inner Mongolia Is About to Turn to Winter in an Instant
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,040.9万
  2. #14
    May You Stay Young at Heart Forever
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,023.4万
  3. #15
    Aaron Kwok's Daughter Performs the Shark Dance at a Shenzhen Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,017.1万
  4. #15
    Table Tennis All-Star Interactive Match
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,003.3万
Category

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. #14
    Rise On
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #15
    Proof
    OtherMachine translated