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October 22, 2026

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Zhihu Hot List via UAPI · saved Oct 22, 2026, 4:27 PM CST

Tencent’s share price fell below HK$400 to a new low, with its market value shrinking by nearly 40% from its peak. What went wrong, and how has the market’s valuation logic changed?

Background: Tencent is a Chinese technology and entertainment company.

Tencent
A Chinese technology company behind Weixin/WeChat and businesses including games and cloud services. Reference ↗
Read original on Zhihu Hot List via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report

Preserved ranking signals

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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.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Xiao Shenyang's New Song, “Who Will Wait for the Wind to Stop”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  2. #19
    Yingshi Jufeng Reviews the iPhone Duo
    TechMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #19
    A police officer handcuffs himself to a woman threatening suicide
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  4. #20
    China-Mongolia Border Fire: Japanese Companies Need to Apologize to China
    SocietyMachine translated
    10MSource metric
  5. #20
    Shen Teng truly is the people’s choice for Best Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
guokr

Guokr

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Who Is the Vicious Female Supporting Character? Lan Xiang Ru Gu Hides Its Harshest Spoiler in the Character Names
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    A Six-Way Look at GEO Operations Service Providers: Six Samples, Six Paths, Six Fits
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #20
    Programming and Language, Algorithms and Creation
    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #18
    155 Apps Shut Doubao Out, and Doubao Pulled Out a Second Key in Response

    Context: Doubao is ByteDance’s AI chatbot and assistant.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 162Source metric
  2. #19
    Hands-On Test of DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017: Direct 3D Output—How Good Is It?

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company and model developer.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 162Source metric
  3. #20
    I Feel Like I Finally Understand the Complexities of RAG Technology

    Context: Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) combines information retrieval with text generation to improve AI responses.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 162Source metric
  4. #20
    A Complete Guide to Integrating WeChat Pay: JSAPI, Mini Program, and H5 Payments
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #19
    Building Desktop Applications with the Cangjie Language: A Practical Guide to the cj-tauri Framework and AI Note-Taking Software cjnote

    Context: Cangjie is a programming language developed by Huawei.

    TechAI context · definition
    3.7KSource metric
  2. #20
    Distributed Systems — Redis Clusters: Hash Slot Partitioning, Failover, and Scaling

    Context: Redis is an in-memory data store commonly used for caching, databases and message brokering.

    TechAI context · definition
    5.5KSource metric
  3. #20
    Hands-On Kubernetes Deployment on CentOS 7: containerd, Master and Worker Nodes, NodePort, and Fixed-Address Access
    TechMachine translated
    3.7KSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

6signals
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    A 74-year-old farmer from Henan goes viral with a handwritten sign: After selling braised meat for half his life and practicing calligraphy for 50 years, he has turned everyday life into poetry—“neither life nor dreams has been left behind”
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #18
    Nearly 60,000 Troops Assemble as a U.S. Warship Pushes into Waters Near Xianbin Reef in China's Nansha Islands
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #19
    U.S. Warship Provokes at Xianbin Reef for the First Time; Expert: China's Statement Sends a Strong Signal
    SocietyMachine translated
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    With registration for China's national civil service exam halfway through, the applicant-to-opening ratio for popular positions exceeds 2,800 to 1
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #19
    The Red Army's Long March, Featuring More Than 100 Recollections: What Route Did Participants Describe?

    Context: The Long March was the Red Army's strategic retreat across China from 1934 to 1936.

    CultureAI context · definition
  3. #20
    A Delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy Visits Beijing and Shanghai: Whom Did It Meet and What Was Discussed?
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #20
    Opinions on Promoting the Deep Integration of Scientific and Technological Innovation with Industrial Innovation Released
    TechMachine translated
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
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    At the Asian Para Games, China's national anthem was played as South Korea's national anthem
    OtherMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  2. #19
    Siberian Tiger Cub Kneads with Its Paws, Melting Hearts

    Context: “Making biscuits” describes the kneading motion cats and other animals make with their paws.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    6.2MSource metric
  3. #20
    China's women's gymnastics team ends the U.S. team's seven-title winning streak
    OtherMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  4. #20
    Before Reaching the Trash Bin, Someone Snatched Away the Cardboard Box
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  5. #21
    A Life-or-Death Turnaround: These Three Days in Zunyi
    OtherMachine translated
    6MSource metric
  6. #21
    The “Pin Daxue” Trend Spreads Nationwide
    SocietyMachine translated
    6MSource metric
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

19signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Only One A-Share Technology Stock Remains Priced at 1,000 Yuan

    Context: A-shares are stocks listed on mainland Chinese exchanges.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    249KSource metric
  2. #18
    A Man Dies After 17 Stab Wounds; 17-Year-Old Boy Criminally Detained
    SocietyMachine translated
    198.3KSource metric
  3. #19
    Indian Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering 39-Year-Old Chinese Woman
    SocietyMachine translated
    197.8KSource metric
  4. #19
    Wei Heng'e Originally Wanted to Use Consort Lizhao to Have Wei Rao Executed Once and for All
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    248.4KSource metric
  5. #20
    Customer Service Responds to iPhone Duo's Incompatibility with WeChat and QQ

    Context: WeChat and QQ are popular Chinese messaging and social networking apps.

    TechAI context · definition
    247.8KSource metric
  6. #20
    AITO Road Rescue Center Had Called 122

    Context: 122 is China's traffic accident police hotline.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    195.8KSource metric
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Soft Rounded Makeup Is Perfect for Subtle Features

    Context: Zhuyuan Yurun is a Chinese makeup style associated with rounded, smooth, luminous features.

    CultureAI context · definition
    1.9MSource metric
  2. #19
    Crushed-Diamond Nails Bring Starlight to Your Fingertips
    CultureMachine translated
    1.8MSource metric
  3. #20
    Becoming a Color Hunter on My Travels
    CultureMachine translated
    1.8MSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Why Did Ancient China Have So Few Buildings as Tall and Grand as Modern European Stone Churches and Palaces?
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #19
    Why Do Some Museums Prohibit Flash Photography?
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #20
    What Phenomena in Linguistics Are Similar to “Hajimi”?

    Context: “Hakimi” is a Chinese internet expression discussed for its sound and usage.

    CultureAI context · definition
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Wu Yanni said in an interview that her training intensity can reach 12.7 or 12.6 seconds, but she cannot achieve that in competition. What do you think?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  2. #18
    Why do I feel that “The strong never complain about their circumstances” is essentially bullying the vulnerable?
    SocietyMachine translated
    880K heatSource metric
  3. #19
    Woman Dies in a Traffic Accident After Detouring to Buy Groceries After Work; Labor Authorities Decline to Recognize It as a Work Injury, but a Court Rules It Was One
    SocietyMachine translated
    860K heatSource metric
  4. #19
    Why did the medical season of The Offer 8 draw collective criticism from medical students after its release was scheduled? How different is medical residency training in reality from the show’s portrayal?

    Context: Offer 8 is a Chinese reality television series featuring medical professionals and students.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    1.8M heatSource metric
  5. #20
    How should we understand the respective views of Terence Tao and Deng Yu in their discussion, “What Exactly Is the Relationship Between Mathematics and AI?”

    Context: Terence Tao is a Fields Medal-winning mathematician known for work across several areas of mathematics.

    TechAI context · definition
    830K heatSource metric
  6. #20
    China’s women’s gymnastics team won the world team title again after 20 years. How should the athletes’ performance be assessed?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
1

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    From Champion to Legend
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    438.6KSource metric