Trends Intelligence / Weibo
Weibo hot search in English
Weibo is China's largest microblogging platform, where hundreds of millions of users share short posts, photos and videos. Its hot search list, resou in Chinese, is the closest thing the country has to a national conversation tracker: a ranked feed of the keywords and hashtags people are searching for and talking about right now.
The ranking is recalculated continuously, roughly every few minutes. Weibo says the score behind it combines search volume, the number of posts and interactions a topic generates, and how quickly that activity is accelerating, which is why a breaking story can climb the list within minutes. Each entry carries a heat index, a composite number that runs into the tens of millions for the day's biggest stories, plus momentum labels such as new, hot or exploding that describe how fast a topic is rising rather than its absolute size.
Two caveats matter when reading the list. Entries marked as recommended are paid placements, not organic trends. And because Weibo moderates what may trend, the list reflects what is allowed to trend as much as what people actually discuss. We fetch the public list once a day, translate the top entries into English, and add context where a name or meme needs explaining.
Batch captured at 2026-09-19 09:57 (Beijing time)
Translated & summarized by UnboxChina AI pipeline.
- 01
中国男篮队长胡明轩赛后发声
The captain of the Chinese national men's basketball team released a public statement following a competitive match.
- 02
中国的小偷为何断崖式下降
Social media users are discussing the significant drop in traditional street theft across Chinese cities.
- 03
斑驳旧物铭刻90多年前不屈抗争
Historical artifacts commemorating China's wartime resistance are drawing public attention online.
- 04
梅毒越来越困扰年轻人
Public health discussions on social media are highlighting rising rates of certain sexually transmitted infections among youth.
- 05
韩国选手听到朝鲜国歌集体慌乱
A diplomatic and sports-related incident sparked widespread discussion across platforms like Weibo.
- 06
沙特首都利雅得遭空袭
Breaking international news regarding a security incident in the capital of Saudi Arabia is trending.
- 07
Zheng Hehui's Performance Lacks Emotion and Relies Solely on TechniqueBack on the list
328K郑合惠子没有感情全是演技
Viewers are actively debating the acting style of a Chinese television drama actress.
- 08
Trump Claims Permanent Security Control Over GreenlandBack on the list
291K特朗普称获格陵兰岛永久安全控制权
Former US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding geopolitical control over Greenland generated online reactions.
- 09
亚马尔无视凯恩
A viral moment involving European football stars captured the attention of sports fans.
- 10
亚运组委会致歉
Organizers of a major athletic event formally apologized for organizational issues.
- 11
张凯毅官宣离婚
A prominent Chinese internet influencer shared news about the end of her marriage.
- 12
Xu Lanxiang Sold to a BrothelBack on the list
228K许兰香被发卖青楼
This dramatic plot development from a popular period television series sparked heated viewer discussions.
- 13
物业暴力阻拦业主回家
A residential conflict involving aggressive security guards and apartment owners went viral online.
- 14
周翊然问孙怡的腿有没有一米二
A playful or awkward celebrity interaction during an entertainment event drew amused comments.
- 15
中方9月19日至23日赴美经贸磋商
Official announcements regarding upcoming bilateral trade talks between China and the United States were released.
- 16
Ji Chang-wook and Nana Are Close FriendsBack on the list
210K池昌旭林珍娜是关系很铁的好友关系
Fans are discussing the close personal friendship between the well-known actors.
- 17
吕蕺儿当花魁救了兰香
Another dramatic storyline from a trending period drama series is currently capturing audience interest.
- 18
菲船加速冲撞中国海警船现场视频
Maritime disputes in the South China Sea remain a focal point of online military and political commentary.
- 19
本届亚运会混乱程度
Netizens are critiquing the logistical management and organization of a recent regional multi-sport event.
Weibo hot-search index (search and discussion heat), refreshed daily.