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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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China News and Web Trends

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

22signals
thepaper

The Paper

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

5
  1. #15
    A drunk driver of a state-owned enterprise ran over and dragged a female teacher 5.9 kilometers to death. Five people were charged on suspicion of intentional homicide.
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    The Case of a Female Teacher Dragged 5.9 Kilometers to Her Death Will Be Upgraded for Trial; Her Sister Speaks Out
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #16
    Flight Attendant Kneels After Hitting Passenger With Meal Cart? Airline Employee Says Incident Reported
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #17
    Short words but long meaning | Don’t easily define a teacher by “professional title”
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    You Benchang’s Farewell Ceremony Held at Babaoshan This Morning
    EntertainmentMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

5
  1. #15
    Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Hits Kunming; Users Report Strong Tremors
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #16
    Who Can Benefit from Mortgage Interest Subsidies
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    Ke Chun and Yan Ni Are Always Slightly Tipsy Together
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #17
    Sora Matsushima: Harimoto Said He Would Definitely Beat Wang Chuqin
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #17
    Why are more and more people unwilling to pay property fees?
    OtherMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    Elderly Man Reports Losing 40,000 Yuan; Police Find 230,000 Yuan
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6465622
  2. #16
    ¥8,888 to Spend a Night with Pigs? Too Many People Are Asking
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6466238
  3. #17
    Feitian Awards Nominee List
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6370028
  4. #17
    Even if I suspect a leopard is wearing roller skates, I don’t even suspect it’s a suitcase.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 6380591
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    Disgusting, There Are Bad People Around
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    Gordon: I’ve never scored a header; this may be the worst headed shot you’ve ever seen
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    Turning Stone into Gold! Zidane Revives Real Madrid’s 23-Year-Old Fringe Midfielder, Mourinho Should Take Notes
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    Hongqi Owners in Several Regions Unable to Take Delivery; One Had the Steering Wheel Locked While Towing the Car Himself
    BusinessMachine 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
    Chaos at Japan’s Asian Games, Japanese Media Blame Others
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3914417
  2. #16
    Boeing to Develop Sixth-Generation Carrier-Based Aircraft for U.S. Military
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1483
  3. #17
    Tokayev Praises Putin in Front of Merz: You May Be Surprised
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 26711
  4. #17
    Breaking: 39-year-old Messi reportedly considering official retirement by year-end, giving up the remaining two years of his Inter Miami contract
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 33907
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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
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

5
  1. #15
    Dilraba's treatment inside the show
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 176062
  2. #15
    USTC PhD Graduates Flock to Public-Sector Jobs
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 448101
  3. #16
    What happened to Zhao Liying’s body?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 175077
  4. #16
    TV Drama with a Remarried Male Lead
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 383774
  5. #17
    Yu Hewei has already won three Best Actor awards in 2026
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 174902
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #15
    How Is Genshin Impact Version 7.1’s Stygian Onslaught?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 84 万热度
  2. #15
    Why has evolution not assigned the work of pregnancy and lactation to both sexes, but rather to the female?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 88 万热度
  3. #16
    Why do people fiercely debate which 985 universities are upper- or lower-tier, but rarely argue about the same distinction among 211 universities?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 83 万热度
  4. #16
    Deepal Chairman Says In-Car Fridge Usage Is 5% and Entertainment Screens Are Used Fewer Than 10 Times a Year: Are These Features Really Gimmicks, and Why Is the Industry Still Competing on Features?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 87 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.

10signals
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #16
    Starting at RMB 259,800, the Zhijie RX officially launches, built for driving and value
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #16
    Musk’s 10-Year-Old Promise Finally Reaches Orbit After 14 Test Flights, but Circles Earth Only Twice
    TechMachine translated
  3. #17
    More Off-Road-Capable Than a Family SUV, Smarter Than a Traditional Off-Roader: Mengshi X700 Opens for Preorders
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #17
    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
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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.

3
  1. #16
    The Creepiest Boss in Seer History—3,000 Rounds Later...
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 72311播放
  2. #16
    The Three Phantasmal Beasts Assemble! Power Beyond the Gods! [Shuiwuyue Jun]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1528583播放
  3. #17
    A First-Person, Immersive Look at a Day in the Life of an Appliance Repair Technician
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 2690309播放
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #16
    Deng Chao Appointed Deputy Director of National Cultural Heritage Administration
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,027.6万
  2. #16
    A City Food Guide for the National Day Holiday Has Been Unlocked
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,003.4万
  3. #17
    First National Day Travelers Are Already Around the World
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,001万
  4. #17
    Yu Hewei Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 1,005.6万
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. #16
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    I Finally Understand
    EntertainmentMachine translated