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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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China News and Web Trends

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

23signals
thepaper

The Paper

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

5
  1. #15
    Multiple Scenic Areas Nationwide Announce Visitor Limits for October 3
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #16
    “The Whole World Knows Chinese People Are on Holiday”! The Golden Week Break Boosts Inbound and Outbound Tourism
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    Military Strategy | Can Russia’s Expansion to Over 2.44 Million Personnel Turn Numerical Superiority into Battlefield Advantage?
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    Observation | The Asian Games’ “Midterm Exam” Brings China’s Delegation Surprises and Concerns
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #17
    From Industrial Relic to an Anime-Themed “Pain Island”: How Can This River Island Appeal to Younger Audiences?
    CultureMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

6
  1. #15
    Driver Falls Asleep on Highway While Using Smart Driving
    TechMachine translated
  2. #15
    China's men's soccer team wins bronze at the Asian Games, featured on Xinwen Lianbo
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #16
    Croatia 0-7 England
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #16
    Chinese tourists respond when they hear China
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    Media Personality: No Wonder Xu Xin Called Lin Shidong a Genius
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #17
    Beijing's Top Landmarks Remain Popular
    CultureMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

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

4
  1. #16
    Jiangsu Temporarily Opens 500 Kilometers of Emergency Lanes on Expressways
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6471797
  2. #16
    China's national football team wins bronze; this was what they talked about most after the match
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6462963
  3. #17
    Why Do Unoccupied Old Houses Deteriorate Faster?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 6378301
  4. #17
    Xiao Shenyang Responds to Looking Swollen Like a Bee-Puppy
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6379035
netease-news

NetEase News

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

4
  1. #16
    Cunningham Blasts WNBA Double Standard: She's the Female LeBron, So She Isn't Suspended
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #16
    Which active player could break Rose's record as the youngest MVP? Wembanyama is out, with only Flagg having a chance
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 0
  3. #17
    Indonesia’s Top Leadership Suddenly Reshuffled: Foreign and Finance Ministers Replaced—Has Prabowo’s China Policy Shifted?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  4. #17
    Moregard on Fan Zhendong: He’s Always a Little Better Than Everyone Else in the World! His Skills and Character Deserve Respect
    EntertainmentMachine 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
    Witness Responds to Boy Falling from 10th Floor Asking Bystanders for a Hug: No One Dared to Hold Him, Fearing Internal Injuries
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 224167
  2. #16
    Guilin Cultural Promotion Association in Guangxi Sincerely Apologizes to A Qiu
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 334250
  3. #17
    Wei Shihao: I want to apologize to the fans for playing an ugly game during the National Day holiday
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 6740718
  4. #17
    Netizens: Is the expert holding a “191”? It’s advanced enough to show off
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 418592
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

14signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

5
  1. #15
    Details of the Bali Couple Homicide Case
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 405549
  2. #15
    Only the Japanese team couldn't laugh at the Asian Games men's football awards
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 233505
  3. #16
    Don’t Sit in Business Class with Children
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 402403
  4. #16
    Call Me by Fire’s Fifth Performance Team Captains
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 222770
  5. #17
    Zidane Voices Support for Cristiano Ronaldo
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 399638
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

3
  1. #15
    Netizens Question Why 17-Year-Old Zhao Songyuan Was Interviewed After China’s National Football Team Suffered a 0–5 Defeat: Was It Deliberate?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  2. #15
    What is your prediction for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
  3. #16
    Electric Cars Face Hours-Long Charging Queues and Even Run Out of Power on National Day Highways—Are EVs Really Unsuitable for Holiday Highway Trips?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 59 万热度
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
csdn

CSDN

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

3
  1. #16
    ER-03 (Erdős–Sós Conjecture) Breakthrough Log, Part II: Global Closure, Classification, and Project Review
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 5373
  2. #17
    How to Evaluate AI Agent Task Completion: From Response Evaluation to Deliverable Evaluation
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 5303
  3. #17
    [Computational Geometry] A Code Review of the ClipperBase Class in the Clipper Library
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 4539
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

11signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

3
  1. #16
    Re: Payne’s Starting Life in Another World!!! [Watergate Arc, Part 2]
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 498620播放
  2. #17
    Arknights Side Story "Yesterday's Sea" Event Promotional PV
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1491189播放
  3. #17
    A Bite of National Day Highway Traffic Jams
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 1946370播放
douyin

Douyin

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

4
  1. #16
    What can you do if you don’t travel during National Day?
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9125868
  2. #16
    Wang Leehom's Hefei Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8904521
  3. #17
    “Irreplaceable” Let Bai Bing Have Fun Acting
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 8803892
  4. #17
    Detective: The More You Dig Into the Clues, the More You Find
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9117085
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

4
  1. #16
    Holy Moly Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 960.7万
  2. #16
    Yao Chen, Cao Jun, and Wang Heyu Shine on the Moonlight Stage
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,070.8万
  3. #17
    The Original Singer and World Champion Make a Surprise Appearance in Chongqing
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1,050.1万
  4. #17
    My Writing Level Be Like
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 954.1万
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
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #17
    Miss Achu
    OtherMachine translated