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October 2, 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
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

4
  1. #5
    Sing “My Motherland and I” Together for National Day
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 11080921
  2. #6
    Born Under the Red Flag, Raised in the Spring Breeze
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 10911735
  3. #6
    The Battle of Red Cliffs May Not Have Been This Large
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 8758430
  4. #7
    Singing Ode to the Motherland in Different Places
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9684491
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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
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #5
    Did Everyone Know Qwen Quietly Changed the Token Plan Reset Cycle?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:135
  2. #5
    Goodbye WebUI, DeepSeek desktop version is great.
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 热度:441
  3. #6
    IDEA Plugin – Visualize Database Tables
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:135
  4. #6
    Understanding LangGraph's Branch Execution Logic
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:423
csdn

CSDN

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

3
  1. #6
    Essential Qt UI Development: The Four Layout Managers and Spacer Mechanism Explained
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.4w
  2. #6
    GPT-6.1 Sol Released: Near Astra-Level Performance at One-Fifth the Price
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1.1w
  3. #7
    How to Search Logs Across Multiple Servers: Build a Centralized Search Platform with Promtail, Loki, and Grafana
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 8453
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. #5
    Lan Xiang Ru Gu: Yuan Shaohui Dies
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 416176
  2. #5
    Fan Zhendong and Timo Boll Tour Düsseldorf Together
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 288708
  3. #6
    China national football team trails Palestine 0–3 at halftime
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 336787
  4. #6
    Liu Xueyi Is in His Thirties—How Could He Have No Experience?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 269159
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

4
  1. #5
    Do Small Clinics Treat Illness Faster by Using Antibiotics, Steroids, and Other Aggressive Drugs to Suppress Symptoms, and What Are the Health Risks?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 160 万热度
  2. #5
    Man Loses 12.5 kg After Eating Potatoes as His Main Staple for Six Months, Says His Fatty Liver Disappeared and Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Stabilized: Is This Really Possible, and Who Is This Weight-Loss Method Suitable For?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 157 万热度
  3. #6
    Is it true that a college student used AI-generated slides to teach a one-hour class after the public elective instructor repeatedly missed classes? What problems does this reveal?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 132 万热度
  4. #6
    Why Are Chinese Railway Stations Called “Zhan” While Those in Japan and Korea Are Called “Eki”?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 134 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #6
    The Sheep in the Box
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 5.8
  2. #7
    Night King
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 7.7
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. #5
    Omani Man Stabs Indian Pilot; Four Israeli Passengers Make History, Trump Reacts
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #5
    Zhegrova: I Respect the Decision to Leave Me Off the Europa League Squad; Juventus Have Always Been Better Than Inter
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #6
    Has Anyone Noticed? Before the Civil Service Exam Announcement, Savvy Parents Are Already Steering Their Children Toward These Three Types of Positions
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #6
    Dubai Aviation's Indian Captain Speaks Out for the First Time: We Must Not Let Everyone Die
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #5
    Every Chinese Person Moving Forward Helps Define China
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 3657
  2. #5
    A warehouse in Qinzhou, Guangxi caught fire this morning. Fire officials reported that no one was trapped; 19 fire engines and 95 firefighters were dispatched immediately, and the blaze is now under effective control.
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 774
  3. #6
    How Much Can Gemini 4 Win Back?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 1795
  4. #6
    Zakharova Wishes the Chinese People a Happy National Day in Chinese
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 4890
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #5
    Woman Blocked Train Doors Because Child Had Not Alighted; Guangzhou South Railway Station Responded: Warning Issued, Child Safely Retrieved
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #5
    Traffic Accident on Hukun Expressway in Huaihua Leaves 6 Dead and 4 Injured; Semitrailer Driver Detained for Suspected Fatigued Driving
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #6
    European Youth Lock Their Phones in a “Hotel”: An Experiment in the Boundaries of Digital Life
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    Huawei Mate 90 Series Released: All Models Feature Tao Chips, Kirin 9050 Pro Debuts
    TechMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #5
    Netizens Say “Holy Moly” Is a Gold Medal Presentation March
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #5
    Dad's shoulders become a child's VIP seat under the fireworks
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #6
    For a moment, I couldn't tell whether I was in China or Australia
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #6
    What Is the Philippine Defense Chief’s Motive for Calling for an Expeditionary Navy?
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #6
    Zhang Yuetong: My Championship Wasn't an Upset
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7424653
  2. #6
    The Biggest IPO in History Is Coming
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7423630
  3. #7
    Bestore “Sold to Two Buyers” Case Gets First-Instance Verdict
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7330555
  4. #7
    Mortgage Interest Subsidies Take Effect, Leaving Both Buyers and Landlords Restless
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 7330958
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. #5
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #6
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated