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October 1, 2026

A preserved view of the public China internet signals recorded by ThreadEast for this day.

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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
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #9
    China Eastern Flight Attendant Kneels Under the Assessment System
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,060.3万
  2. #9
    12306 Responds to Passengers Being Forced to Buy Longer-Distance Tickets
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1,252.2万
  3. #10
    Would Peppa Pig Eat Pork Dumplings?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,180万
  4. #10
    Couriers Actually Like Handling Returns
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 1,016.7万
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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

13signals
guokr

Guokr

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

4
  1. #9
    HUAWEI WATCH D3 Now Available: Slimmer, More Stylish, More Comfortable, with Professional Blood Pressure Monitoring
    TechMachine translated
  2. #9
    The only vehicle in its class with lifetime warranty, Ani Krypton V is available starting from 99,900 yuan
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #10
    Huawei Smart Screen MateTV 2 Offers Endless Big-Screen Entertainment with a Vast App Ecosystem
    TechMachine translated
  4. #10
    Will there be Chinese scientists in the 2026 Nobel Prize? We analyzed the possibilities in depth…
    OtherMachine translated
csdn

CSDN

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

2
  1. #10
    From 40 Rounds of Manual Modeling to AI Image-to-3D Refinement: Transforming Wang Lin from Renegade Immortal into a Deity, Honoring Battle Against the Immortals
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8214
  2. #10
    HarmonyOS 7 new feature 2: Audio editing - noise reduction, surround and format conversion in the light sound console
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 8650
Category

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.

4
  1. #9
    National Day
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 361859
  2. #9
    U.S. Death Row Inmate Heard Snoring After Lethal Injection
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 479722
  3. #10
    Portuguese Media Says Cristiano Ronaldo Has Made an Irreversible Decision
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 348073
  4. #10
    Game for Peace
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 473269
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #9
    Huang Bo says he feels frustrated that audiences laugh as soon as they see him and wants to break free from his comedy image. What do you think?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 103 万热度
  2. #9
    How do you assess Microsoft's WSL 3.0, released on September 30, 2026?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 115 万热度
  3. #10
    Why do people who never lived through that era still cry when they hear “My Motherland,” the song that begins “A mighty river’s broad waves roll on”?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 101 万热度
  4. #10
    My wife wants to stay at a postpartum care center after giving birth, but I think it’s unnecessary. What should I do?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 115 万热度
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #9
    Down 39% in Hangzhou, 32% in Guangzhou, and 31% in Shanghai! It’s not that homes have sold out; landlords have stopped selling.
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #9
    Chiang Wan-an Faces Fierce DPP Attacks, Damaging His Positive Image: A Lesson for Lu Shiow-yen's 2028 Presidential Campaign Preparations?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #10
    Officially Announced! CCTV’s 2026 National Day Program Lineup Is Unexpected, Netizens Say: “I Won’t Even Dare Use the Bathroom”
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #10
    Japan Splits Forces to Target China, Turning to Mongolia at a Critical Moment
    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. #9
    Pilot Fight Breaks Out on Flydubai Flight from UAE to Israel, Injuring One
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 67973
  2. #9
    Kyiv, Ukraine Implements Emergency Power Cuts
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3347
  3. #10
    A 10-building development with six developers has had no water or electricity for a year after handover
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 21580
  4. #10
    Can Students Receiving Financial Aid Afford to Buy an iPhone?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 16203
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #9
    Traffic Accident on Hukun Expressway in Huaihua Leaves 6 Dead and 4 Injured; Semitrailer Driver Detained for Suspected Fatigued Driving
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #9
    Heilongjiang Female Employee Sentenced to Eight Months for Assaulting Male Colleague and Perforating His Eardrum; Supreme Court Orders Retrial
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #10
    Mortgage Interest Subsidies Signal a New Housing Support Approach
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #10
    When a Plumber Pulled the Control Lever: How the “Air Disaster” Over the Middle East Was Averted
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #9
    Blogger: Huawei Breaks Through the Technology Ceiling Again
    TechMachine translated
  2. #9
    Travel Across China During National Day and Experience the Beauty of the Country
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #10
    Richard Yu: Huawei has achieved a continuously variable aperture
    TechMachine translated
  4. #10
    Iranian Female Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without a Headscarf
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #10
    People's Daily: AI Fake Doctors Selling Products—This Problem Needs Treating
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7046733
  2. #10
    People Across China Switch to a "Chinese Red" Theme
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 7040846
  3. #11
    Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Training Camp: Will Reveal the Truth at the Right Time
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6952720
  4. #11
    101-Year-Old Veteran Shouts Four Cheers at Tiananmen Flag-Raising Ceremony
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6947308
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. #9
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #10
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated