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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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Chinese Music Trends

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

5signals
netease-music

NetEase Cloud Music

A music streaming platform famous for playlists, comments, and youth music culture.

About this platform
2

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

  1. #11
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #12
    So
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

10signals
csdn

CSDN

One of China’s largest developer portals for programming articles, Q&A, and technical community content.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #11
    [AI Large Language Model SDK Integration] Overview of Implementing the ChatServer HTTP Interface Module
    TechMachine translated
    5.2KSource metric
  2. #11
    Always Rewriting Back-Office Tables, Queries, and Workflows? I Used ToolJet to Turn PostgreSQL Directly into a Remotely Accessible Business System
    TechMachine translated
    6.4KSource metric
  3. #12
    Build a Weight-Loss Coach with WorkBuddy and McDonald's MCP That Calculates Nutrition, Compares Prices, and Places Orders
    TechMachine translated
    5.2KSource metric
ithome

IT Home

A fast-moving Chinese IT news site covering gadgets, software, telecom, and consumer technology.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    The WeChat app for HarmonyOS is testing A2A support, allowing users to wake Xiaoyi by voice and send messages

    Context: HarmonyOS is Huawei's operating system.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #12
    Volkswagen Anhui's new Yuzhong 06 and Yuzhong 07 officially launched, with introductory prices starting at 99,900 yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

20signals
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    The Provincial Party Secretary and Governor Hold Talks with An Conghui
    SocietyMachine translated
    108.9KSource metric
  2. #11
    After being sanctioned by China, he still insists that relations with Taiwan are non-negotiable
    OtherMachine translated
    238.9KSource metric
  3. #11
    Transsion Fell Below Its IPO Price: Zhu Zhaojiang Conquered Africa with Low Prices but Is Now Stuck with Rising Costs
    BusinessMachine translated
    11.4KSource metric
  4. #12
    Video | Xu was dealt with after marking military and other classified sites on an overseas open map, the Ministry of State Security discloses
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    “Wish-Based” Coding Gets an Upgrade! DeepSeek Launches an In-House Search API at Just 5 Yuan per 1,000 Calls

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

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #11
    Yao Fei Takes Up Post as China’s Ambassador to Kiribati; Once Dubbed “the Fastest Deputy Mayor”
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #11
    China Shanghai International Arts Festival Opens | Lighting Up the City’s 25th Hour, People Come for Art and Stay in Shanghai
    CultureMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    On the Scene at Xi'an's Adaxi Naan Bakery
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #11
    False: Is Kashgar, Xinjiang, Investing 50 Million to Build a New Scenic Area?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #11
    Chongqing Debunks Report That a Vehicle Fell from a 60-Meter-High Overpass
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #12
    Wu Yue Speaks Out: AI Scams Are Outrageous
    TechMachine translated
  5. #12
    Li Yunxiao makes her first public appearance after recovering from illness
    EntertainmentMachine 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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Emei Trailer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7MSource metric
  2. #12
    “Village officials” livestream farm-product sales? Beware scams
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  3. #12
    Claim That Insiders Can Get Discounts on Heating Fees Is a Rumor
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  4. #13
    Xiang Tai: Jet Li’s daughter has depression and was rejected by a university
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.8MSource metric
  5. #13
    Double Ninth Festival

    Context: The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.

    CultureAI context · definition
    6.8MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    Too Little Impact: Shanxi Men's Basketball's Three Highest-Paid Players Combined for 7 Points; Yuan Shuai Played Only 4 Minutes and Was Completely Benched
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #11
    CCTV Live: Chengdu Rongcheng Go for the Chinese Super League Title Tonight; Felipe Returns, With Hopes Shanghai Port Will Play Out a Draw
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #12
    Mima Ito Cried Again After Losing to Wang Manyu; On Harimoto Tomokazu's Tantrum in Mixed Doubles, She Said: I Don't Know Him at All
    OtherMachine 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.

18signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    After 20 Years, Someone Discovered That Their Teacher Had Known They Were Lying
    SocietyMachine translated
    316.8KSource metric
  2. #10
    iPhone Duo eSIM Restrictions
    TechMachine translated
    204.5KSource metric
  3. #11
    Xu Yiyang's Younger Brother Posted a Statement
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    202.7KSource metric
  4. #12
    Can a student in financial hardship spend 3,000 yuan on dental care?
    SocietyMachine translated
    201.9KSource metric
  5. #12
    AI Kissing Scenes Are More Seductive Than Real Ones
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    281.9KSource metric
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    Shin Jin-seo wins his ninth individual title, surpassing Ke Jie. How should his historical standing be assessed?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.5M heatSource metric
  2. #10
    My Uncle Wants to Leave Me an Inheritance in Exchange for Providing Elderly Care. What Should I Do?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
  3. #11
    ChangXin Memory Technologies expects net profit of 131–132.5 billion in the first three quarters of 2026 and plans to buy back 1–2 billion. What information deserves attention?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  4. #12
    A teacher stopped students from cutting in line, was reported by a parent for corporal punishment, and was ultimately transferred away from the position and barred from teaching. What difficulties do schoolteachers face when disciplining children today?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.3M heatSource metric
  5. #12
    BFX 3–1 WE in the Demacia Cup final: How would you evaluate the match?

    Context: The Demacia Cup is a Chinese League of Legends esports tournament.

    OtherAI context · definition
    1.7M heatSource metric
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Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

7signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #11
    ADHD
    SocietyMachine translated
    96.6K playsSource metric
  2. #12
    HarmonyOS 7 + Logic-Folding Chip: Is the Gaming Experience Taking Off Too?

    Context: HarmonyOS is Huawei’s operating system for smartphones and other connected devices.

    TechAI context · definition
    144.9K playsSource metric
  3. #12
    [Short Film] Galaxy Delivery Worker: The Realm of Twisted Rules
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    528.2K playsSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #11
    The claim that tickets can be booked to fish along the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is false

    Context: The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from southern to northern China.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    11.9MSource metric
  2. #12
    Former Guangxi CPPCC Vice Chairman Huang Ribo Under Investigation
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.9MSource metric
  3. #12
    NEON Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.9MSource metric