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October 19, 2026

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Zhihu Hot List via UAPI · saved Oct 19, 2026, 2:40 PM CST

How should DeepSeek's launch of its self-developed Search API be assessed? It costs 5 yuan per 1,000 successful requests

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
Juejin via UAPI · saved Oct 19, 2026, 2:33 PM CST

Can a Short-Link Service Really Reach 100,000 QPS in One Weekend by Just Adding Redis?

The reader’s brief

Before sharing a large QPS number, ask what passed: status, destination, latency and workload. Preserve the test window, hot/cold key distribution, dropped iterations and error counts. This article is useful as a measurement checklist, with an explicit unmeasured target. For our full review, open the dated developer briefing from Guides.

Bug Jun's October 16 Juejin article presents 100,000 QPS as a target, not a measured achievement. The author says k6 was unavailable in the validation environment. Its lab starts with one Go process, in-memory mappings and a local append log; PostgreSQL and Redis are a proposed later evolution. A correct redirect requires 302 and the matching Location header. Disable automatic redirect following for endpoint-only tests, and separate planned arrivals, requests sent and correct responses. Grafana's constant-arrival-rate executor starts iterations independently of response time while virtual users are available; its configured rate alone is not achieved correct-response throughput. We read both sources; we did not execute the code, reproduce throughput or audit the implementation.

Read original on Juejin via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report
Zhihu Hot List via UAPI · saved Oct 19, 2026, 2:25 PM CST

How Significant Is DeepSeek’s Impact on Baidu Search?

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 ↗
Baidu
A Chinese technology company known for internet search, AI and autonomous-driving technology. Reference ↗
Read original on Zhihu Hot List via UAPI ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

20signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    White Peach Astrology
    CultureMachine translated
    386.7KSource metric
  2. #6
    Can Xiao Zhan save iQIYI?
    BusinessMachine translated
    331.9KSource metric
  3. #6
    Xiao Zhan Concert Official Merchandise Prices
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    896.2KSource metric
  4. #7
    The French public is really alarmed this time
    SocietyMachine translated
    244.7KSource 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. #5
    Capturing the Golden Sunrise on Snowy Peaks
    CultureMachine translated
    8.7MSource metric
  2. #6
    You Can Always Trust the Beauty of Sayram Lake

    Context: Sailimu Lake is a scenic alpine lake in Xinjiang, China.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7.8MSource metric
  3. #7
    Pixel Beads Can Be Used for Painting Too

    Context: Fuse beads are small heat-fused plastic beads arranged on pegboards to create pixel-style designs.

    CultureAI context · definition
    7.5MSource 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
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #5
    A cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, with large numbers of brand-new iPhones floating on the sea. Why did it enter a dangerous shipping route by mistake, and how large were the losses?
    OtherMachine translated
    2.4M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    Former Nurse Zhang Shuihua Broke the Race-Meet Record to Win the Xima Championship—How Should Her Performance Be Assessed?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.2M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    A 143-year-old town hall in France was destroyed by arson. How might the unrest ultimately end, and what impact will it have?
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.1M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    Is the Claim That Cutting 95% of Research and Papers in the Academic Science Community Would Not Affect Scientific Progress at All Correct?
    TechMachine translated
    2.4M heatSource metric
  5. #7
    Zhang Xue called Reporter No. 9's views on autonomous driving technology “a bit ridiculous,” sparking debate, then responded with a detailed analysis of the controversy. What information deserves attention?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  6. #7
    How Should We View a Designated Driver Who Called a Drunk Customer Names for Refusing to Pay a 50-Yuan Waiting Fee, Only to Be Reported for Vehicle Modifications, Drunk Driving, and Illegal Parking, Resulting in a Total Fine of 2,200 Yuan for the Owner?
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.2M heatSource metric
douban-movie

Douban Movies

China’s influential film-rating and cinephile community, similar to Letterboxd plus IMDb ratings.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Another Mother
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    5.6Rating
  2. #7
    Hope
    CultureMachine translated
    5.5Rating
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

14signals
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. #6
    Huiyuan Group issues solemn statement: It will no longer produce Huiyuan Juice
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    The “top liberal arts student” correctly bet on AI
    OtherMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    A village in Henan installs fitness equipment in the remote wilderness
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #8
    Man enters the mountains to find wild mushrooms and discovers a trapped cow
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.2MSource 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. #6
    “Inappropriate romance”: Sun Wukong–Lin Daiyu pairing faces sanctions

    Context: Sun Wukong and Lin Daiyu are fictional characters from classic Chinese novels.

    CultureAI context · definition
  2. #6
    Men with Shorter Lifespans Often Share These Five “Common Traits”; For Your Health, Try Not to Have Any of Them
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    Shandong honey-trap gang prosecuted: female bureau chief extorted out of 190,000 yuan; three victims previously faced criminal measures
    SocietyMachine translated
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. #6
    Actor Wu Yue condemns AI impersonation used for product sales; WeChat Channels responds that the account has been permanently banned and its content cleared

    Context: WeChat Channels is Tencent's short-video and livestreaming platform.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
  2. #7
    The phrase “Lin Shidong’s mother’s restaurant was judged over the number of ribs” trends online; Lin Shidong’s uncle says the restaurant never sold rib noodles
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    In Chongqing, a two-year-old child fell to death from the family’s 18th-floor home while the father was walking the dog; the mother’s report alleging negligent homicide was accepted by police
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Damai Responds to “Xiao Zhan Concert Front-Row Tickets Priced at 250,000 Yuan”

    Context: Damai is a major Chinese online ticketing platform.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
  2. #6
    What happens to social security contributions if someone dies unexpectedly before retirement?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #7
    Chen Yujie says her parents have already saved her prize money
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

8signals
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. #6
    Chang Le Ye Wei Yang | New Themed Area “Weiyang City” Coming Soon
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    3.9M playsSource metric
  2. #7
    So I’m a Food Delivery Judge Now — Episode 3
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    527.9K playsSource metric
  3. #8
    Wuthering Waves Resonator Combat Showcase | Suo Ming
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.3M 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. #6
    Xi'an Has Entered the Era of Extra-Wide Noodles
    CultureMachine translated
    10.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    S16 Swiss-Style Round First-Round Draw Results
    OtherMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  3. #7
    An International Student Apologizes Over Wearing a Rising Sun Flag

    Context: The Rising Sun flag is associated with Japan’s imperial military history and remains controversial in East Asia.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    9.4MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

14signals
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. #6
    From Scratch: Large Language Model Development and Fine-Tuning with PyTorch and ChatGLM, from Local Deployment to Advanced LoRA and PEFT Fine-Tuning

    Context: ChatGLM is a family of large language models; LoRA and PEFT are parameter-efficient fine-tuning methods.

    TechAI context · definition
    10KSource metric
  2. #7
    Read It Right, Get It Wrong: Most Decision-Model Errors Do Not Occur at the Reading Layer
    OtherMachine translated
    6KSource metric
  3. #7
    22 Joints, 26 Skeletal Segments, 16.9 Kilograms: Qiyuan Robot Q1’s “Body Manual” in the Official URDF

    Context: URDF, or Unified Robot Description Format, is an XML format used to describe a robot’s physical structure and components.

    TechAI context · definition
    10KSource metric
ithome

IT Home

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Two Departments Encourage Cinemas to Host Live Broadcasts of Major Sports Events During Off-Peak Hours
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #6
    Reportedly, Huawei Pura X Max wide foldable phone sales have exceeded one million units, with the standard edition successfully overtaking the collector’s edition
    TechMachine translated
  3. #7
    WPS officially announces “Early Access” support for iPhone Duo, featuring a new companion AI layout

    Context: WPS Office is an office productivity software suite developed by Kingsoft.

    TechAI context · definition
  4. #7
    More Details Emerge on the HarmonyOS Zhixing Shangjie Z9: Reportedly a 2027 Model Launching in April or May Next Year
    TechMachine translated
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. #6
    Choosing a Tech Stack for the Lowest-Cost Transition from Front-End to Full-Stack Development
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 405Source metric
  2. #6
    Learn to Use SQLAlchemy to Build a Data Access Bridge Between Python and MySQL

    Context: SQLAlchemy is a Python library for working with relational databases through SQL and object-relational mapping.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 720Source metric
  3. #7
    The Qoder Sonus Model Recreated Musk’s Flying Car in 20 Minutes
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 621Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

4signals
qq-music

QQ Music

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

About this platform
2

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

  1. #6
    Rainie Love
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    What I Miss
    EntertainmentMachine translated