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Edition Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Next batch at 8:00pm Beijing time
“漠河舞厅 王安宇李宛妲”
Actors Wang Anyu and Li Wanda are trending on Weibo alongside Mohe Ballroom, sparking widespread discussion among Chinese social media users.
【何同学】一镜到底。iPhone 18 Pro首发体验
Deep Analysis
The phrase iPhone18Pro recently surged onto Weibo's trending search list in China. This explainer looks at how speculative tech discussions spread across Chinese social media and why future smartphone concepts capture massive public curiosity online.
Trending across China
Updated at Sep 19, 2026, 09:57 (Beijing time)
中国男篮队长胡明轩赛后发声
中国的小偷为何断崖式下降
斑驳旧物铭刻90多年前不屈抗争
梅毒越来越困扰年轻人
韩国选手听到朝鲜国歌集体慌乱
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我只是想煮一个鸡蛋，互联网却想教我做人❤️
A trending Bilibili video highlights user frustration with simple online searches turning into unwanted life lectures.
《锻刀大赛》锻造中国菜刀🔪！怎么锻着锻着变异了？
A trending Bilibili video highlights a knife-forging competition attempting to craft a traditional Chinese kitchen knife, with bizarre results.
【何同学】很大胆。iPhone 18 Pro首发体验
Popular Chinese tech creator He Tongxue has trended on Bilibili with a video reviewing the iPhone 18 Pro.
贾国龙西贝焖面开业4个月倒闭了
Jia Guolong Xibei Braised Noodles has shut down just four months after launching, highlighting intense competition in China's dining market.
《原神》薇斯纳角色PV——「『风』行迷踪」
A new Genshin Impact character video for Vaisnav is trending on Bilibili, drawing strong fan interest.
中式魅魔挑战（你能闯到第几关？）
A viral video challenge asking viewers which level they can reach has taken off on Bilibili.
《原神》薇斯纳角色PV——「『风』行迷踪」
A new character promotional video for Genshin Impact's Vesna has surged to the top of Chinese video platform Bilibili.
啄木鸟修1个开关2800已全额退还
Zhuomuniao fully refunded a customer after charging 2,800 yuan to repair a single switch sparked online backlash.
流浪大橘找到全中国最安全午睡地
A stray ginger cat went viral on Chinese social media after finding what netizens dubbed the safest napping spot in all of China.
《锻刀大赛》锻造中国菜刀🔪！怎么锻着锻着变异了？
A viral Bilibili video attempts to forge a traditional Chinese kitchen knife in the style of Forged in Fire, but the blade unexpectedly mutates along the way.
小鹏G9L价格炸裂
The pricing strategy for XPeng's G9L electric vehicle has ignited widespread online debate, highlighting intense competition in China's EV market.
驯化西瓜：一颗苦涩有毒的野瓜，如何成为世界顶流
A trending video on Bilibili traces the domestication of watermelons from toxic wild melons into a global summer staple.
中国的小偷为何断崖式下降
A trending discussion on Weibo asks why instances of petty theft across China have plummeted, sparking widespread online curiosity.
史上最没用比赛
A video featuring "history's most useless competition" has captured attention on video platform Bilibili, highlighting a growing appetite for absurd digital humor.
我恨我没有钱但特别识货
A trending Weibo hashtag reflects how young Chinese consumers maintain high aesthetic standards despite tight financial budgets.
我只是想煮一个鸡蛋，互联网却想教我做人❤️
A trending video about boiling an egg highlights how young people react to overcomplicated online advice.
麦当劳四十重奏
A creative video titled "McDonald's 40-Part Ensemble" has gone viral on the Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili.
iOS27电池图标 年年吐槽年年买
A viral Weibo hashtag captures a recurring habit among Chinese tech users: endlessly criticizing Apple's design updates while continuing to purchase its devices.
特厨做饭|零差评零失误！专业厨师的压箱底
A video featuring a chef's error-free recipe has stormed Bilibili's trending list, attracting viewers looking for guaranteed success in the kitchen.
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