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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 Music Trends

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

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qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

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  1. #13
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #14
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #15
    Return of the Great Dream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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China News and Web Trends

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

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tencent-news

Tencent News

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

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  1. #13
    Beijing releases another 400 million wasps to fight against the "caterpillar army". Experts do not recommend that citizens catch insects with their bare hands
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 4995
  2. #13
    As “AI fodder,” even AI looks down on me?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 395
  3. #14
    70% opposed and 26 states rejected it! The Swiss reject "stricter neutrality", what are they worried about?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 132380
  4. #14
    OpenAI DevDay 2026: Altman Unveils a Product He Says He Has Been Waiting Years to Release
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 11581
  5. #15
    Four-pronged measures launched! Following the State Council executive meeting's policy direction, the central bank rolls out a new package of financial measures to stabilize growth
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7076
  6. #15
    Shandong Post-90s Influencer Becomes Major Company CEO: The Lucrative “Corpse Resurrection” Business Also Pursued by the World’s Richest Man
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 98159
thepaper

The Paper

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

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  1. #13
    33rd Golden Eagle Awards: Yu Hewei Wins Best Actor for The Silent Glory
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #13
    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
  3. #14
    The Shanghai real estate market once again staged a "thousand-people shake": many new projects were sold out immediately after opening, and the popularity of mid-range improvement projects continued to rise.
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #14
    Elementary School Uses Named Sign-Up List to Track “Voluntary Donations”; Suixi, Guangdong, Says Refunds Have Been Ordered
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #15
    Good Regulation Distinguishes Intentional Acts from Involuntary Ones
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

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  1. #13
    Chengdu University School Party Secretary Dismissed for Plagiarism
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #13
    "Starship" exploded violently during controlled splashdown
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #14
    Blogger: China’s Asian Games men’s soccer team played well today
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #14
    Is cerebral infarction really related to bathing?
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

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  1. #14
    Pilot brawl on a flight to Israel leaves one stabbed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6668283
  2. #14
    The flight attendant knelt down to apologize? China Eastern Airlines customer service response
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6659256
  3. #15
    Large Numbers of Snakes and Crocodiles Appear on Thai Streets Amid Flooding
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6565787
  4. #15
    Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6569715
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #14
    iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops Weekly Sales Chart as Memory Prices Rise
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #14
    The seven happiest types of retirees: 2 are the best match, see how many of them you hit?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #15
    Scientists warn: El Niño could soon turn deadly, unprecedented turning point
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #15
    Indian Foreign Minister Makes a Heartfelt Remark About China in the US
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
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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.

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weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

4
  1. #13
    Quan Hongchan’s Younger Brother Is Surprisingly Talented
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 462164
  2. #13
    The sweater Jing Boran wore in the early spring of Qinglang belonged to Liu Wen
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 176866
  3. #14
    Multiple Celebrities Robbed in Paris
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 461612
  4. #14
    China's table tennis team needs a Wang Chuqin who is fulfilled within
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 176325
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

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  1. #13
    What do you think of OpenAI's release of GPT-6.1 Sol?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 92 万热度
  2. #13
    How Should We Assess OpenAI’s Dot, a 24/7 Autonomous AI Assistant Connecting Over 4,000 Apps?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 125 万热度
  3. #14
    How Can Sheepdogs Control a Flock’s Movements?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 91 万热度
  4. #14
    Some athletes said that the Asian Games gold medal had "flaws" and there was color difference in the edge area. The organizing committee changed it overnight. Why was this? What aspects may cause problems?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 91 万热度
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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

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csdn

CSDN

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

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  1. #14
    Encryption and decryption functions in MaxCompute
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7364
  2. #15
    [PBAP] In-Depth Standards Guide [2]: Core Bluetooth PBAP Architecture Explained, from Protocol Stack to Security Design
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7281
  3. #15
    SpringBoot3+OAuth2 enterprise open platform: how to implement client, token, scope, interface audit and third-party access
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5713
guokr

Guokr

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

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  1. #14
    High-quality pure electricity worth buying! 2027 Great Wall Euler Good Cat is launched, with a suggested retail price starting from 69,800 yuan
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #15
    A Netizen Finds Mushrooms Growing on a Persimmon and Sends It to a CAS Lab Again, from “King of Fruit Fungi” to “Mushrooms Galore”
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #15
    Agent Memory Challenge 2026 Round 2 Opens: How Should AI Agent Long-Term Memory Be Evaluated?
    TechMachine translated
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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.

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bilibili

Bilibili

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

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  1. #14
    Spend a Day on the Farm with Me
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 959889播放
  2. #15
    Invincible: What Would You Do with the Power to Enhance Anything Without Limits? [Hishorts! × updream AI Short Film Contest: Narrative Category]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 902060播放
  3. #15
    Mobile Phone Research
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1371309播放
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

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  1. #14
    Yang Big-Eyes Goes to Market to Sell Mustard Roots
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,071.4万
  2. #14
    Zhu Zhongming Elected Mayor of Shanghai
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,007.8万
  3. #15
    Female Drone Pilot Films Red Flag to Salute the Motherland
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,048.9万
  4. #15
    HolyMoly Bestie Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,005.5万