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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

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China News and Web Trends

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

16signals
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. #27
    Fans Celebrate Wildly as Sichuan Defeat Tianjin to End a 47-Game Losing Streak Spanning Two Seasons
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #28
    One Year After Leaving Xiaomi, Wang Teng's First Product Since Starting a Business Will Be Announced Next Week
    TechMachine translated
  3. #29
    If I Were a Woman, I Would Never Choose to Marry Fan Zhendong
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #30
    Major 0-2 Upset! Swiatek Crashes Out as a French Open Dark Horse Stages a Comeback; Zheng Qinwen's Loss Was No Fluke
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #30
    Good News! Dalian Yingbo Again Has a Chance to Contend for the Chinese Super League Title This Season, With a Promising Future
    OtherMachine 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. #27
    DeepSeek's New Model Debuts

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #28
    The Wuhan Open Semifinals Draw Huge Crowds
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #29
    Someone Bought Three iPhone Duos at Once and Plans to Resell Them
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #30
    Dalian Runner: The Beijing Marathon Atmosphere Was Amazing
    OtherMachine translated
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. #28
    Jay Chou: The Artistic Conception of Chinese Is Beautiful and Difficult to Translate
    CultureMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric
  2. #28
    Woman Ends Pregnancy After Domestic Violence; Man Demands a Dowry Refund
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.3MSource metric
  3. #29
    Chinese Car Exports Are Surging So Much That There Are Not Enough Ships
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  4. #29
    Zhang Xue's Motorcycle; Debisi Finishes 10th
    OtherMachine translated
    5.2MSource metric
  5. #30
    94-Year-Old Uncle Tan Goes Viral After Traveling Alone to Tibet
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  6. #30
    Rebirth 2 Surpasses 60 Million Yuan in Total Box Office
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
  7. #31
    Artificial Intelligence Makes Traffic Lights Smarter
    TechMachine translated
    5MSource metric
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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
4

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

  1. #27
    Overcast
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #28
    Tea Soup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #29
    Under Mount Fuji
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #30
    Sunny Day
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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Chinese Social Media Trends

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

23signals
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. #27
    Xiao Shenyang was so angry he clenched his teeth
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    177.6KSource metric
  2. #27
    Cao Jun's Grouping for the Call Me by Fire Finale
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    194.5KSource metric
  3. #29
    Even Industry Insiders Could Not Get Tickets to Xiao Zhan's Concert
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    193.8KSource metric
  4. #29
    Xiao Zhan’s Nanjing concert opens a second ticket sale
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    143.4KSource metric
  5. #30
    A Wealthy Woman in Zhejiang Has Businesses but No Human Warmth at Home
    SocietyMachine translated
    193.6KSource metric
  6. #30
    A Chinese young woman living in an “old man’s joy” car goes viral overseas

    Context: Laotoule is a small, low-speed electric vehicle commonly associated with older users in China.

    CultureAI context · definition
    133.8KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

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8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #27
    Why does paper become more translucent when stained with oil, but not as noticeably with water?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #27
    The land in the United States is vast and fertile, so why did no ancient civilization ever emerge there?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #28
    Nonsense · How to complain properly
    CultureMachine translated
  4. #28
    When it’s noisy all around me, how can I instantly hear someone calling my name?
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #29
    Are There Species in Which Males Are Generally More Attractive Than Females, While Humans Show the Opposite Pattern? Why?
    OtherMachine translated
  6. #29
    Why didn't bugs evolve to be a little cuter, so humans wouldn't bear to step on them?
    CultureMachine translated
  7. #30
    Which computer technology do you think the public seriously underestimates?
    TechMachine translated
  8. #30
    What Species Look AI-Generated but Actually Exist in Nature?
    OtherMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

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8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #27
    How can you truly stop overthinking and draining yourself emotionally?
    SocietyMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  2. #27
    How should we evaluate Mito Uzumaki?

    Context: Mito Uzumaki is a fictional character from the Naruto series.

    CultureAI context · definition
    570K heatSource metric
  3. #28
    How should we view Luoyang Museum's response to its year-long closure, saying its new museum has operated for over 15 years and needs an upgrade, while debunking rumors that the Heirloom Seal of the Realm was unearthed in Luoyang?
    CultureMachine translated
    570K heatSource metric
  4. #28
    For workers rushing out in the morning, what are some simple breakfast options?
    SocietyMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  5. #29
    Why did CCTV's Romance of the Three Kingdoms include a scene in which Xu Huang is killed by Yan Liang? Doesn't that seem strange?

    Context: Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel and the title of many screen adaptations.

    CultureAI context · definition
    570K heatSource metric
  6. #29
    What was the most delicious thing you ate as a child?
    CultureMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
  7. #30
    If Song Jiang had refused the imperial amnesty, could the 108 heroes of Liangshan really have conquered the realm?

    Context: Song Jiang and the 108 Liangshan heroes are characters from Water Margin, a classic Chinese novel.

    CultureAI context · definition
    570K heatSource metric
  8. #30
    Why can teams led by managers who “cannot be bothered to manage people” have stronger execution?
    BusinessMachine translated
    590K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
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. #28
    Xi'an Adaxi: After Grilling Yours, Grill Yours
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #29
    My Zhengma MVP Settlement Moment
    OtherMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #30
    Wang Zulan Returns to Running Man After Eight Years

    Context: Running Man is a television variety show.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #31
    A Jia Jinchai-Inspired Makeup Look Is Planned
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #28
    Food Delivery Rider Quits After Climbing High-Rises Every Day
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric
  2. #28
    A 120-Person Cheerleading Squad Energizes the Su Chao Venue

    Context: Su Chao is a nickname for the Jiangsu football league in China.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    9.4MSource metric
  3. #30
    Healthy China Sends a New Signal

    Context: Healthy China is a national initiative focused on improving public health and healthcare in China.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    9.8MSource metric
  4. #30
    Netizens Spot Zhang Xue in Chongqing as a Motorcycle Skims Across the Water
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

4signals
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. #28
    As AI Gets Faster at Writing Code, Our Coding Skills Are Quietly Declining
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #29
    Everyone Is Talking About FDE—What Is It, Exactly? A Thorough Breakdown
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #30
    How Many Tokens Does One Chinese Character Count As? Testing Encoding Differences in Chinese, English, and Code Prompts
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #30
    I Kept Installing and Uninstalling Budgeting Apps, Then Built My Own: A Review of On-Device Speech Recognition and R8 Pitfalls
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 117Source metric