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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

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

10signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Young People in Liaocheng Discover Intangible Cultural Heritage Through Gourds
    CultureMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #19
    Shaanxi Runner Wu Mingyao Wins the Men’s Title at the Xi’an Marathon
    OtherMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  3. #19
    Zhao Si Endorses the Qianshan Grand Stage in Anshan
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  4. #20
    Huo Yuhao and Tang Wutong’s Fusion Technique
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.6MSource metric
  5. #20
    Li Dalin Wins the Domestic Men’s Title at the Beijing Marathon
    OtherMachine translated
    10.2MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    ⚡️The Great Ming Supergroup Sails West: Victory MVP Results and a Passionate Performance of “Uptown Funk”⚡️ [AI MV Contest]

    Context: “Uptown Funk” is a 2014 funk-pop song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    458K playsSource metric
  2. #20
    Blizzard Shuts Down the Mountain! Seven People Trapped at a Lodge! Is the Killer Hiding Among Us?! "Snowstorm Lodge"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    127K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #19
    CBA: Xinjiang 82–80 Qingdao

    Context: The CBA is China’s professional men’s basketball league.

    OtherAI context · definition
    8MSource metric
  2. #19
    Singing September 9th’s Wine expresses the homesickness of travelers far from home
    CultureMachine translated
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #20
    The Song Is Called “Us”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

6signals
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. #18
    No Makeup
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #19
    Insomnia
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #20
    The One and Only
    EntertainmentMachine 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
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    First-instance verdict in the Tianshui, Gansu kindergarten lead poisoning case: The kindergarten’s actual person in charge sentenced to life in prison
    SocietyMachine translated
    329.7KSource metric
  2. #18
    A 3.7 Billion Deal, but Zero Received
    BusinessMachine translated
    170.4KSource metric
  3. #19
    Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Goes on Sale Tonight and Sells Out Instantly, Starting at 15,999 Yuan
    TechMachine translated
    6.3KSource metric
  4. #20
    Jianghuai Automobile Hits the Daily Limit Again After Its Market Value Evaporates by 10 Billion Yuan—What Happened?
    BusinessMachine translated
    12.2KSource metric
  5. #20
    The county magistrate whose name was not made public was an unsavory figure in this farce
    SocietyMachine translated
    429.6KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #18
    Opera house leaders from around the world gather in Shanghai for a “summit dialogue” marking the opening of the Shanghai Grand Opera House
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #18
    CCTV Reports Results from Addressing Problems in High-Standard Farmland Construction in Poyang County, Jiangxi; The Paper Previously Published an Exclusive Investigation
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #19
    Media: A large-scale clash at a women’s basketball warm-up game in Wuhan left one player needing four stitches; the university team involved has yet to respond
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #20
    Qinghai: Crack down on illegal crossings in Sanjiangyuan National Park
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #20
    The Data Explains Why All the Good Shows Come to Shanghai
    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. #18
    Mother Cuts Her College Freshman Son's Allowance from 4,000 to 2,000
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #18
    Shen Boyang's father's company changes its name to profit from mainland China
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #19
    Man receives a 5 million yuan inheritance after caring for his girlfriend's mother until her death
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #20
    Na Ying and Wang Sulong, both from Northeast China, trade Cantonese phrases
    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
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    Strikingly Attractive Night Market Vendor Resembles Yu Shi

    Context: Yu Shi is a Chinese actor known for his role in the film Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    6.2MSource metric
  2. #19
    A Cast Full of Handsome Men and Beautiful Women Leaves Feng Yuanzheng Troubled
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.2MSource metric
  3. #20
    At What Age Does Someone Count as Elderly?
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
  4. #20
    It is heartbreaking to see the idol supported by parents who were owed 3.45 million yuan in unpaid wages
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.1MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    China’s ambassador publicly discusses military action and “strips the Philippines bare”; the Philippine president is rattled
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #20
    Wang Ziqi, Wen Qiang's Alleged Mistress? Controlled Prostitution and Amassed Over 100 Million, Running Things for 15 Years on Only “Wanjiu” Protection Fees
    SocietyMachine 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.

16signals
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. #18
    Man calls rescue team, then is fatally struck by a falling crane
    SocietyMachine translated
    197.2KSource metric
  2. #18
    Liu Dingshuo Questions Zhang Jike Selling Chicken Cutlets
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    236.7KSource metric
  3. #19
    Wang Xiaohui makes a special appearance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    196.7KSource metric
  4. #19
    Zheng Hehuizi and Ren Yourun Spotted Walking a Dog Arm in Arm
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    234.1KSource metric
  5. #20
    Huang Ribo under investigation
    SocietyMachine translated
    196.6KSource metric
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    Soft Rounded Makeup Is Perfect for Subtle Features

    Context: Zhuyuan Yurun is a Chinese makeup style associated with rounded, smooth, luminous features.

    CultureAI context · definition
    1.9MSource metric
  2. #19
    Crushed-Diamond Nails Bring Starlight to Your Fingertips
    CultureMachine translated
    1.8MSource metric
  3. #20
    Becoming a Color Hunter on My Travels
    CultureMachine translated
    1.8MSource 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
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #18
    A mother cut her freshman son's allowance from 4,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan because he had not earned a skills certificate. Is it enough, and what do you think of using reduced allowance to pressure him into getting certified?
    SocietyMachine translated
    740K heatSource metric
  2. #18
    How should we assess foreign media ranking S16 competitors Chovy first, Knight seventh, and Faker fourteenth?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  3. #19
    Why are many people now willing to keep money in bank accounts rather than spend it? If money is not spent, is it just a number?
    BusinessMachine translated
    930K heatSource metric
  4. #19
    People say not to lecture children at the dinner table, but when will children be willing to have a proper conversation with their parents?
    SocietyMachine translated
    680K heatSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

8signals
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. #19
    What Can You Do After Enabling SSH on Jikongjian? I Tested Local Terminals, Docker Permissions, and Remote Management Access

    Context: Docker is a platform for developing, deploying, and running applications in containers.

    TechAI context · definition
    3.4KSource metric
  2. #19
    Why Can't a Knowledge Base Find Answers? Multivector Retrieval and Late Interaction
    TechMachine translated
    4.1KSource metric
  3. #20
    HOGP Specification Deep Dive [10]: A Complete Analysis of HOGP ISO Link-Layer Parameters and Timing Tuning in Practice
    TechMachine translated
    3.4KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #19
    BMW Is Rooted in China—Why Choose This Tech Company to Co-Create an AI Cockpit?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #20
    BMW's Sixth-Generation Power Battery Enters Mass Production in Shenyang, Powering New Locally Made BMW Models

    Context: Neue Klasse is BMW's next-generation vehicle platform.

    BusinessAI context · definition
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #19
    After Taking the Advanced-Level Software Proficiency Exam: 600 More Per Month, Plus Being Pushed Into a Data Bureau as an Expert (800 per Assignment)

    Context: China's Soft Exam is a national professional qualification examination for computer technology and software specialists.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    heat: 153Source metric
  2. #20
    GitHub Daily Trends Briefing | 2026-10-15
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 162Source metric
  3. #20
    After 15 Years of Java, I Became an Agent Engineer: What Keeps Programmers Going Through the Next Two Years
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric