Daily snapshot

October 12, 2026

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

Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #32
  2. #33
    Do Java programmers need to switch to Python?
    TechMachine translatedSource metric heat: 90
  3. #34
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  5. #35
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Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

18signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Russia responds to Trump's remarks about replacing Ukraine's president
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9,274,000
  2. #32
    Shandong hospitality and crosstalk make the whole audience laugh
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9,104,000
  3. #33
    Military activities conducted in the Yellow Sea, Bohai Sea and South China Sea
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9,246,000
  4. #33
    Thai police rescue three Chinese nationals
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 9,083,000
  5. #34
    Autumn in the Greater Khingan Mountains
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 9,218,000
  6. #34
    Liaoning Tieren draw 1–1 with Wuhan Three Towns
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 9,061,000
  7. #35
    A look back at Zheng Qinwen's China Open championship run
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 9,198,000
  8. #35
    FAST discovers its first-ever triple-star system
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 9,032,000
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #33
    Original Animation: “What on Earth Am I Wearing?!” Complete Collection
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 337547 plays
  2. #34
    Checking Out Is Your Lie
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 1796370 plays
  3. #35
  4. #35
    It's All Just Excuses!
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 469314 plays
  5. #36
  6. #36
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #33
    One Slash Across the Sky: This Version Won't Stress You Out
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7744071
  2. #33
    The First AI Trendy Toy Popularity Contest
    TechMachine translatedSource metric 7663803
  3. #34
    Yu Changxuan and Ye Pingjun: Who Really Has the Upper Hand?
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7742777
  4. #35
    Cai Qin Posts Lengthy Statement Announcing She Will Retire From Singing After Next Year
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 7742495
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

24signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    Shanghai prosecutors indict Liu Haitao on bribery charges
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 0
  2. #32
  3. #33
  4. #33
  5. #34
  6. #34
  7. #35
  8. #35
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
  2. #32
  3. #33
  4. #33
    Has Sam's become the most popular supermarket?
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #34
  6. #34
  7. #35
  8. #35
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

Baidu's ranked search-topic discovery list. It is distinct from Baidu Index and is not an equivalent Google Trends dataset.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #33
    Zheng Qinwen Climbs the Great Wall for a China Open Champion Photoshoot
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 4842918
  2. #33
    Netizens hear a “London accent” when a Shandong uncle starts speaking
    CultureMachine translatedSource metric 4855388
  3. #34
    Sedan Plunges Nearly 100 Meters Down a Cliff; Owner Survives by Luck
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4744240
  4. #34
    Homes and bridges swept away in an instant by flash floods in Nepal
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4755080
  5. #35
    Chagee Employee Says Staff Were Told to Work Overtime Until 11 p.m.
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 4653446
  6. #35
    Bricks used in a villager-built home can be snapped by hand
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4651890
  7. #36
    Garage Hit by Four Explosions Within 40 Seconds; Community Responds
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4549338
  8. #36
    Road collapse in Kunming damages multiple vehicles; local authorities respond
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 4549895
Category

Chinese Music Trends

Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.

4signals
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Zheng Qinwen's Queenly Glance Back
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 125827
  2. #32
    Yu Shuxin boosts La Chapelle sales
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 197434
  3. #33
    My Indian Male Colleague's Girlfriend Is an All-Rounder
    SocietyMachine translatedSource metric 125410
  4. #33
    Yuan Yonglin bursts into tears after witnessing Zheng Qinwen win the title
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 197249
  5. #34
    I Became the Mother of That Night
    OtherMachine translatedSource metric 123125
  6. #34
    Why A-shares plunged all day
    BusinessMachine translatedSource metric 190073
  7. #35
    Influencer dad's son looks just like Tan Songyun
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 188380
  8. #35
    Liu Xueyi and Lin Jinqi Bid Farewell to Lanxiang
    EntertainmentMachine translatedSource metric 119880