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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.

21signals
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #15
    Wang Yi: Japan will have no future if it does not learn lessons from history
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #15
    Batteries Keep Getting Cheaper, So Why Are Electric Cars Still So Expensive to Repair?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    Zhou Hongyi: AI Is Shaking the Foundations of Human Understanding
    TechMachine translated
  4. #16
    Hacken Lee Steps In to Back Up Singer Hou Lang on a Little Yellow Bike
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #17
    Media: Unfortunately, the Asian Games lost a gold medal and the national table tennis team moved forward under pressure
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #17
    China Wins 13 Gold Medals at the Asian Games on the 28th
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    He Youjun and Xi Mengyao’s Wedding Reception
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6469681
  2. #16
    Accepted more than 263 million yuan in bribes! Peng Xiaochun was sentenced to suspended death
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6471085
  3. #17
    Woman Responds After Paying 1 Cent for a Five-Person Ticket, Visiting a Scenic Area, and Winning a Prize
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6376976
  4. #17
    Grassroots singer Li Hacken came to the rescue and the concert director spoke out
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6371217
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    40-Year-Old California Tech Executive Killed in Parking Lot; Asian In-Laws Suspected in Shooting to Protect Young Grandchild
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    Jiang Wei, former Party Secretary and Chairman of Chengdu Tianfu Dagang Group Co., Ltd., was expelled from the Party for serious violations of discipline and law.
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    Wang Chuqin: It feels like the environment around playing now is different from before and less pure
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    Wang Xiyu defeated Tsienbayeva 2-1 and successfully advanced to the top 8 of women's singles tennis at the Asian Games
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #16
    Russia Firmly Opposes Japan’s Bid for a Permanent UN Security Council Seat, Criticizing Its Shift Toward Militarism; Japanese Right-Wingers React Furiously
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 56388
  2. #16
    17-year-old Chen Yujie responded to winning the silver medal in the 200 meters: It is a lesson. He said that he would compete in the Asian Games four times like Xie Zhenye; he is preparing for the college entrance examination in the Asian Games. He hopes to enter the university he likes and continue to stay with his parents.
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 103304
  3. #17
    Joint sea and air training on Huangyan Island in the Southern Theater Zone Experts: Provocation against the Philippines
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 223532
  4. #17
    Tesla’s humanoid robot reportedly reaches weekly production of several hundred units, while complex components such as hands remain a mass-production challenge
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 12146
thepaper

The Paper

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

3
  1. #16
    Na Ying Adds “Crescent Moon” to Concert Setlist at Short Notice; Local Culture and Tourism Bureau Investigating
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #16
    Commerce Ministry Details U.S.-China Trade Council and $30 Billion-for-$30 Billion Reciprocal Tariff Framework
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #17
    Largest Buyback in U.S. Corporate History! Nvidia Adds $150 Billion in Stock Buyback Authorization, Bringing the Total to $235 Billion
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

6
  1. #15
    Mei Ting Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actress
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 666148
  2. #15
    Li Xian Advances to the Semifinals of the Australian Open Celebrity Match
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 336239
  3. #16
    China 4x100m hybrid gold medal
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 656931
  4. #16
    Xi Mengyao's Cake-Taking Gesture
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 329964
  5. #17
    Cheng Jingqi Says Public Opinion Is Draining Wang Chuqin
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 324087
  6. #17
    Home with Kids' Xia Xue and Liu Xing Reunite
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 643906
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #15
    What do you think of the view that big tech companies lack humanity yet strive to create human-centered products?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 104 万热度
  2. #15
    Loan Brokers in Multiple Regions Disband Group Chats and Delete Social Media Posts: What’s Behind It, and What Impact Could It Have?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 121 万热度
  3. #16
    All animals on Earth live without clothes, so why do humans wear them? Would we really be unable to survive without clothing?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 97 万热度
  4. #16
    How should we view Wang Chuqin saying he feels inexplicably tired and cannot quite find his previous form? How can he regain it?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 102 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
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

3
  1. #16
    Deploy Dashlet on ZSpace: Build a Private Navigation Dashboard with Docker and Configure Fixed Public Access
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 8903
  2. #16
    SSE Interface Design vs. Agent UI: Four Open-Source Projects Reveal the Gap by Separating Model Output from UI Updates
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5573
  3. #17
    Emulator Comparison: Five-Dimension Testing of MuMu, LDPlayer, and Tencent App Store PC, with Low Resource Usage as the Hidden Advantage
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5262
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #16
    Honor Partners with Xueqiu to Bring One-Tap Split-Screen Stock Tracking to Foldable Phones
    TechMachine translated
  2. #16
    Switch to a Pickup, Switch to the Great Wall Cannon! Great Wall Pickup Holiday Discounts Increased, With Trade-In Benefits of Up to ¥10,000
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #17
    Bambu Lab’s Offline Expansion Marks One Year: Now in 50+ Cities Nationwide, Experience Classes Often Full
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #17
    Translation pending

    智界RX及鸿蒙智行新品发布会，多款重磅新品正式上市、开启预订！

    BusinessMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #16
    What If Everyone’s Hair Volume Dropped 10,000-Fold, but Mine Stayed the Same?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 2750139播放
  2. #17
    What’s it like to go full throttle with OPPO’s system design director?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 363749播放
  3. #17
    A Major Cold Snap Is Coming: Widespread Rain and Falling Temperatures Ahead; Multiple Typhoons Are Developing, with a Super Typhoon Heading East
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 217312播放
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

2signals