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October 18, 2026

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Zhihu Hot List via UAPI · saved Oct 18, 2026, 1:51 PM CST

How should we view DeepSeek-4.1-flash-1017 fingerprinting as 6-astra, and how does the version perform in hands-on tests?

Background: DeepSeek is a Chinese AI company known for large language models. Model announcements and community claims require separate verification.

DeepSeek
A Chinese AI company that develops large language models and offers a chat service and developer API. Reference ↗
Read original on Zhihu Hot List via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report

Preserved ranking signals

Category

China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    College Student Who Opened a Milk Tea Shop: Monthly Sales of 1 Million Yuan, Take-Home Pay of 7,000 to 8,000 Yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  2. #25
    A Zeng Yi-Style Reply
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  3. #25
    Top Billionaires Are Collectively Becoming Screen “Villains”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6MSource metric
  4. #26
    China Responds to Sanae Takaichi Offering a Sacrifice at Yasukuni Shrine

    Context: Yasukuni Shrine is a Tokyo shrine honoring Japan’s war dead, including convicted war criminals.

    OtherAI context · definition
    5.5MSource metric
  5. #26
    Xu Yiyang's Younger Brother Posts a Lengthy Statement
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.5MSource metric
  6. #27
    Three Military Dogs Retire With Honor and Await Adoption
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.4MSource metric
  7. #27
    2:03:10! Beijing Marathon Sets a New Race Record

    Context: The Beijing Marathon, commonly called the North Marathon, is a major road race in Beijing.

    OtherAI context · definition
    5.4MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    Sichuan men’s basketball team ends a 53-game losing streak; funding arrives, foreign players improve, and relegation pressure ends the tanking
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #24
    Chengdu Rongcheng Misses the Championship Match Point for the Fourth Time—Why Haven't They Won the Title Despite a Nine-Point Lead?
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #26
    Chinese international student wears the Rising Sun flag in class; an apology fails to quell outrage, and an informed source reveals new details
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #26
    Actress Wu Yue Says Her Face Was Swapped by AI in Livestream Sales: How Many People’s Money Was Scammed? Please Return It
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #27
    After the Housekeeper Finishes Cleaning, Her Employer Invites Her to Perform “Blue and White Porcelain,” Accompanying Her on Guitar: “I Was Stunned When She Started Singing”
    CultureMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    A sneak peek at the Zunyi Conference storyline in The Great Long March
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #24
    More Than 120,000 People in Shenzhen Register to Suspend Use of Their Private Cars in One Day
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #25
    The State Is Stepping In: Elder-Care Bills Are About to Change
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #26
    What Does a “Strongest” El Niño Mean?
    OtherMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

14signals
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #24
    ⚡Xiaocong Angrily Rebukes Dacong the Pelican⚡ “Halfway Up the Mountain”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    203.3K playsSource metric
  2. #24
    Scientists Use Physics to Outwit Einstein?

    Context: Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist renowned for developing the theory of relativity.

    OtherAI context · definition
    3.1M playsSource metric
  3. #25
    How Big Is the Class Monitor's Heart? Is This How You Clear a Jam? What's the Difference Between a Hangfire, Misfire, and Jam? [Examining Military Claims Online]
    OtherMachine translated
    613.8K playsSource metric
  4. #26
    After five years as a Bilibili creator, I’ve finally decided to take this brave step

    Context: An UP creator is a content creator who publishes videos on Bilibili.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    1.1M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #24
    Tian Xiwei: The Princess Has Arrived—Everyone Clear the Way
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #25
    Meng Tun Variety Show Supermarket Challenge: Everyone's Got Tricks Up Their Sleeves
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #26
    Running Man: Greater Bay Area Edition Officially Begins Filming in Guangzhou

    Context: Running Man is a television variety show.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #27
    Adaxi's nang is truly a model for nang everywhere

    Context: Nang is a traditional round flatbread popular in Xinjiang.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #24
    Huang Zitao Says Fans Are Strangers
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  2. #24
    Intangible Cultural Heritage: Suzhou Embroidery Showcases the Height of Eastern Aesthetics
    CultureMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  3. #25
    A Post-1995 Man Offers “Shared Children”
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  4. #26
    Chenzhou Fans Celebrate the Yongzhou Head Coach’s Birthday
    OtherMachine translated
    9.5MSource metric
  5. #27
    Fang Zhimin Was Formally Laid to Rest 42 Years After His Death

    Context: Fang Zhimin was a Chinese revolutionary and military leader.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    10MSource metric
  6. #27
    iPhoneDuo’s premium plunges from 50,000 to 7,000
    TechMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

6signals
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. #24
    I Tried Vite+ 1.0: No Need to Install Node Yourself, but Linting Crashed
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  2. #25
    Installed WorkBuddy but Let It Gather Dust? Three Steps to Make AI Actually Work for You
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  3. #26
    A Complete Reverse-Engineering Breakdown of the 270,000-Star MCP rea: It Welds “Don’t Let the Model Make Things Up” into the Protocol

    Context: MCP, or Model Context Protocol, connects AI models with external tools and data.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 108Source metric
  4. #27
    AI Hot-Topic Daily Brief (2026-10-15): Google Gemini 4 Argon Launches Globally, STEPX Releases Its First Agentic Smartphone, and Wuwen Xinqiong's Series C Raises 2.3 Billion, Setting a New Domestic AI Infrastructure Record
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 108Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

7signals
qq-music

QQ Music

Tencent’s mainstream music streaming service and one of China’s largest digital music platforms.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest charts; playback may require sign-in

  1. #24
    Jiangnan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #25
    The Name Carved in My Heart
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #26
    Mermaid
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

17signals
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. #24
    Xiao Zhan Went All Out at His Nanjing Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    191KSource metric
  2. #24
    Ye Feiye Shares a Screen Recording of a Chat with Guo Yuxin
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195.2KSource metric
  3. #25
    Li Yunrui Thought Meng Ziyi Had Really Fallen Asleep and Burst Out Laughing
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195.1KSource metric
  4. #25
    Guo Yuxin’s side responds to the livestream blocking controversy
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    182.3KSource metric
  5. #26
    Six cancers show a clear tendency toward familial inheritance
    SocietyMachine translated
    179KSource metric
  6. #26
    The National Museum Asks What Was Unearthed in Luoyang

    Context: The National Museum of China is a major museum in Beijing.

    CultureAI context · definition
    194.8KSource 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. #24
    Nonsense · How to complain properly
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #25
    How was the Yu Min–Deng Jiaxian configuration designed, and why have other countries been unable to develop it?

    Context: Yu Min and Deng Jiaxian were prominent Chinese nuclear scientists.

    TechAI context · definition
  3. #26
    Why are portions in a Japanese meal so small?
    CultureMachine translated
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. #24
    I Made Chicken Wings, but My Child Wanted Another One and Found None Left. Seeing Several in Their Cousin’s Bowl, the Younger Child Quietly Ate. How Would You Handle It?
    SocietyMachine translated
    640K heatSource metric
  2. #24
    A young boy was reportedly seen wandering around poorly dressed with his mother. Officials said the child's mother had repeatedly refused assistance. What happened?
    SocietyMachine translated
    790K heatSource metric
  3. #25
    Why do many people today prefer saving money to spending it on enjoying life?
    SocietyMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric
  4. #25
    What is the point of studying history?
    SocietyMachine translated
    790K heatSource metric
  5. #26
    How should we assess high school senior Chen Yujie’s recent interview comment about aiming to attend college “without leaving her province or city”?
    SocietyMachine translated
    760K heatSource metric
  6. #26
    If you could bring one person from the past along to visit historical sites, whom would you choose, and why?
    CultureMachine translated
    580K heatSource metric