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October 4, 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.

11signals
douyin

Douyin

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

5
  1. #7
    This is the visa on arrival I want
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9482245
  2. #7
    Jiangsu Super League: Yancheng vs. Suqian
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9197110
  3. #8
    Exploring Nanning’s Lively Morning Market
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9472763
  4. #8
    Yu Zidi Named Asian Games Women’s MVP
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9190416
  5. #9
    The Sea Chef Returns from Vacation to an Instant Overtime Shift
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9419768
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #7
    Chinese Kung Fu Pays Tribute to the Motherland
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,347.7万
  2. #7
    Shenzhen Open Final: Yuan Sijun vs. Wu Yize
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,318万
  3. #8
    Good Morning, Meihekou: May Your Years Be Peaceful
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 1,347.7万
  4. #8
    When I Use Flash Step to Eat an Extra-Long Egg Tart
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,317.9万
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

12signals
juejin

Juejin

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

4
  1. #7
    Adding a JSON Editor to a Web Page: jsoneditor Features, Configuration, and Integration Considerations
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:126
  2. #7
    Frontend-to-Full-Stack Notes: Master TypeScript Before Learning Frameworks
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:90
  3. #8
    AI Agents — Redis Caching
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:108
  4. #8
    Meta Shares How to Use AI to Migrate a Compose Project Without the Pain
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 热度:90
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

15signals
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #7
    Why Does Guo Jing Call Zhou Botong “Old Master Zhou” Instead of “Big Brother” at the End of The Return of the Condor Heroes?
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 118 万热度
  2. #8
    Online Reports Claim Russian Lab Assistant Died of Plague After Breaking a Test Tube; Nearly 200 People Under Medical Observation—What Information Merits Attention?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 112 万热度
  3. #8
    What impact will the G7 releasing 100 million barrels from strategic oil reserves have?
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 69 万热度
douban-movie

Douban Movies

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

2
  1. #8
    Record of the Death Zone
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 4.6
  2. #9
    Da Meng
    EntertainmentMachine translatedRating 8.2
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. #7
    Russia’s Election Settled! Lavrov Steps Down, 46 Veterans Enter, Putin’s Plan Revealed
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #7
    Her debut film grossed ¥2 billion, and People’s Daily spotlighted her again on National Day. Why does this 22-year-old deserve the recognition?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #8
    Chengdu’s “Eco-Tourism” Takes Off as a White Squirrel Goes Viral
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #8
    Translation pending

    床笫之欢，别读成了“床dì之欢”，太丢人！

    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 0
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

4
  1. #7
    Bosnian Serb “Iron Lady” Biljana Plavšić Dies
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 171135
  2. #7
    Young People Are Taking Freebies at Tourist Spots Without Buying
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 380630
  3. #8
    The US, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Japan, and Canada Reach New Consensus
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 258362
  4. #8
    Putin's Latest Remarks on China
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 65717
thepaper

The Paper

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

4
  1. #7
    Instant Commentary | Beware the Traffic Script Behind Staged “Real-Name Reports Don’t Take Holidays”
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    Heading to the County Scene | Nan County, Hunan: The Unmistakable Red Rooftops
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #8
    China's U23 Men's Football Team Defeats Uzbekistan to Win Its First Asian Games Bronze Medal in 28 Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #8
    Poll Shows Nearly Half of UK Voters Support Rejoining the EU as Three European Countries Give the Green Light
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

4
  1. #7
    Former Russian Prime Minister: The West's Biggest Mistake Was Being Too Afraid of Putin
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #7
    Some New Phones from Apple, Xiaomi and Others Experience Partial Black Screens
    TechMachine translated
  3. #8
    More Than Two-Thirds of China’s Delegation Are Competing at the Asian Games for the First Time
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #8
    China Finishes the Asian Games with 169 Gold Medals
    SocietyMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #8
    Six Straight Wins! Wu Yize Beats Trump 6-1 to Reach the Final
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7232230
  2. #8
    Wu Yize Defeats Yuan Sijun to Win the Title
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7236441
  3. #9
    Japan's 197-member task force arrests US soldiers stationed in Japan overnight
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 7137955
  4. #9
    China, Russia, Belarus and Five Other Countries Gather Over 47,000 Troops for Major Military Drills
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 7141180
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. #7
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #8
    sea ​​of ​​tears
    OtherMachine translated