1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 39 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM 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 | 229 (19.8%) | 8 |
| 文化 | Culture | 156 (13.5%) | 11 |
| 旅游 | Travel | 121 (10.5%) | 6 |
| 咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) | 108 (9.3%) | 2 |
| 新闻 | News | 81 (7.0%) | 42 |
| 问题 | General Question (Serious) | 80 (6.9%) | 3 |
| 科技 | Tech | 46 (4.0%) | 10 |
| 语言 | Language | 40 (3.5%) | 2 |
| 国际关系 | Intl Relations | 40 (3.5%) | 21 |
| 历史 | History | 36 (3.1%) | 8 |
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 | 339 (29.3%) | 18 | 15 |
| chinese | 188 (16.2%) | 29 | 16 |
| removed | 76 (6.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| moderator | 74 (6.4%) | 1 | 3 |
| help | 58 (5.0%) | 1 | 2 |
| looking | 49 (4.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| people | 36 (3.1%) | 13 | 11 |
| shanghai | 34 (2.9%) | 3 | 3 |
| need | 34 (2.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| anyone | 34 (2.9%) | 1 | 2 |
r/China Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/China
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| scmp.com | 33 | 46 |
| youtube.com | 29 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| ft.com | 6 | 38 |
| bloomberg.com | 6 | 45 |
| fortune.com | 6 | 71 |
| reuters.com | 5 | 17 |
| ibtimes.co.uk | 5 | 78 |
| bbc.com | 4 | 87 |
| dw.com | 4 | 26 |
r/China Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/China
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A Chinese military attaché handed Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro a note during a security forum in Seoul. He decided to read it aloud.
Chinese live-streamer reportedly held for US$90,000 ransom in Myanmar
🇨🇳 31F, Indian, living and working in China just a little appreciation post
The system just doesn't work for foreigners living in China
Happy Mid Autumn Festival (A Look Back at All the Mooncakes I’ve Made)
Crowds gather in Shaoshan to mark 50 years since Mao Zedong’s death
Chinese doctor with doctorate quits medical career, delivers food instead
Harsh new rules allowing China to ban citizens from leaving country come into force
What university in China fits this description in the image?
Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
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 Saturdays around 1 PM 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 39 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