1.5K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 49 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/China Traffic & Engagement r/China Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/China Most Active Times When r/China Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/China Flair Performance r/China Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 中国生活 | Life in China | 348 (24.0%) | 7 |
| 文化 | Culture | 186 (12.8%) | 8 |
| 旅游 | Travel | 179 (12.4%) | 5 |
| 咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) | 117 (8.1%) | 2 |
| 问题 | General Question (Serious) | 100 (6.9%) | 3 |
| 新闻 | News | 74 (5.1%) | 62 |
| 语言 | Language | 64 (4.4%) | 1 |
| 科技 | Tech | 54 (3.7%) | 18 |
| 历史 | History | 54 (3.7%) | 17 |
| 经济 | Economy | 33 (2.3%) | 43 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/China Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/China
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| china | 441 (30.2%) | 18 | 13 |
| chinese | 241 (16.5%) | 30 | 16 |
| help | 87 (6.0%) | 1 | 3 |
| need | 53 (3.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| anyone | 47 (3.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| looking | 39 (2.7%) | 19 | 7 |
| shanghai | 39 (2.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| people | 36 (2.5%) | 20 | 9 |
| university | 34 (2.3%) | 14 | 6 |
| beijing | 26 (1.8%) | 22 | 7 |
r/China Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/China
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 38 | 2 |
| scmp.com | 37 | 72 |
| youtu.be | 26 | 1 |
| reuters.com | 11 | 43 |
| bloomberg.com | 9 | 56 |
| asiatimes.com | 8 | 35 |
| ruibao.news | 8 | 11 |
| ft.com | 6 | 88 |
| straitstimes.com | 6 | 70 |
| apnews.com | 5 | 38 |
r/China Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/China
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Looking for information about a viral video involving a Chinese man blowing cigarette smoke at a child
China celebrity dog stolen, sold for US$25 and eaten; owner sues, stymied by weak pet laws
🕯️ 今天是 #六四 37周年
After Gaokao exam ended, a Chinese art student gave his teachers the ultimate personalized thank-you gifts.
Jinghua Garden Middle School in Chenzhou, China under fire for forcibly confiscating all students’ phones and smashing them publicly
Chinese men hate seeing local women date foreigners
Why China got rich, and India didn't
Huawei chairman thanks the US for export restrictions on chips, says it supercharged China’s semiconductor industry — Washington’s export controls encouraged Chinese firms to invest in R&D and build their own tech stack competing with American tech
I got some Chinese cigarettes- which one to try first?
Michigan politicians want to ban Chinese-badged cars from even visiting the US. The latest bill would ban day trips from Canada or Mexico in Chinese cars.
r/China Audience Overlap r/China Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/China FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/China
What's the best time to post on r/China?
Based on posting volume, r/China is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/China?
r/China averages 49 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/China get?
Posts on r/China average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/China get most?
On r/China, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts