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September 30, 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.

14signals
36kr

36Kr

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

3
  1. #3
    Weimob WAI Upgraded to “Weimob Xingyuan,” Launching Closed Beta of an AI-Native Business Management System
    TechMachine translated
  2. #4
    Early-Stage Project | Startup Aims to Build a Mother-and-Baby AI Ecosystem Through Smart Feeding
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #5
    Unitree Technology Begins Initial Pricing for STAR Market IPO, Valuation Estimated to Exceed RMB 40 Billion
    BusinessMachine translated
guokr

Guokr

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

3
  1. #3
    Changan Mazda EZ-60 Laser Edition Launches, 2027 EZ-60 Range Starts at RMB 113,900
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #4
    If You Don’t Know What to Say to a Cancer Patient, Stay Silent
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #4
    No One Buying Health Supplements Anymore? They Fall Out of the Top Three in Senior Consumer Spending as Personalized Nutrition Becomes the New Hot Trend
    BusinessMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #3
    How Great Is Migrating Projects with AI? My Complete Webpack-to-Vite Migration
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:513
  2. #3
    Use GPT-6 Astra and Tripo3D to create a 3D large screen for smart agriculture: a record of the entire process from research to inspection of the park
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:387
  3. #4
    Understanding LangGraph's Branch Execution Logic
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:378
  4. #4
    With One Prompt to a Top-Tier Model, AI Created a Playable QQ Speed Game
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:414
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China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

5
  1. #3
    New Regulations Taking Effect in October Will Affect Everyday Life
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7714514
  2. #3
    Ministry of Public Security Announces Major Breakthrough: Over 170 Arrested
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7713666
  3. #4
    China Has Built the World's Largest Education System
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7615854
  4. #4
    Experience the Strong National Day Atmosphere Across China
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7619121
  5. #5
    Why did the loan ads in Moments suddenly disappear?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7520434
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #3
    Earn 1.6 billion in 8 years! Oscar: The seaport gave me the highest salary in the world, but there is still a lot of money that has not been withdrawn in China
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #3
    Harassed by Upstairs Tenant’s Noise, Resident Pays 4,900 Yuan Penalty to End Lease
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #4
    A 4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kunming; Residents Report Strong Shaking in High-Rise Offices
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #4
    £900M+ in Falsely Reported Revenue Over 9 Years: Premier League Rules Man City Breached Financial Rules, All Charges Proven
    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. #3
    Foreign media: In connection with the incident of throwing mobile phones into the Danube River, the Hungarian Parliament revoked the immunity of Prime Minister Maudjour as a member of parliament
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 126685
  2. #3
    Former senior Chinese prosecutor Zhang Qiong dies at 76
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 22334
  3. #4
    Shanghai releases new rules for new home sales and implements existing home sales system in an orderly manner
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 3094
  4. #4
    Central Authorities Approve Wang Yunpeng’s New Appointment
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 71792
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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.

9signals
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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
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #3
    Ross
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.5
  2. #4
    Catch the Spy
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.2
hupu

Hupu

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

2
  1. #3
    Dragon Ball Life Simulator
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3336763
  2. #4
    Save the Draft Bust
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 3136740
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #3
    Three days in Zunyi
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 665276
  2. #3
    Understand How to Apply for Home Loan Interest Subsidies in 100 Seconds
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 849600
  3. #4
    Identity V Asian Games Final
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 762535
  4. #4
    Oil prices plummet, gold soars
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 648725
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #3
    A Dubai-based airline passenger plane issued an emergency signal and turned back after its Russian-born captain and Ukrainian-born co-pilot were reportedly involved in a heated argument. What other information is worth noting?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 475 万热度
  2. #3
    Shaanxi Drunk-Driving Case in Which Teacher Was Run Over and Dragged 5.9 km, Resulting in Death, Upgraded for Trial and Charge Changed to Intentional Homicide: Legal Analysis
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 290 万热度
  3. #4
    Zhang Jike Names the Three Greatest Men’s Singles Players: Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Himself
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 213 万热度
  4. #4
    Parents Say 2-Year-Old Suffered Mercury Poisoning After Frequently Eating Black Cod: Was the Fish to Blame? Brand Says “For Children” Was Not Meant to Promote It as Baby Food, Sparking Blame-Shifting Accusations
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 334 万热度
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Chinese Music Trends

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

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