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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 Video Platform Trends

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

8signals
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. #15
    122-Year-Old Beijing Resident Completes Social Security Verification
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  2. #15
    Liu Tao Appears at the Sea Worship Ceremony Marking Mazu’s Ascension Anniversary

    Context: Mazu is a revered Chinese sea goddess associated with maritime protection.

    CultureAI context · definition
    10.1MSource metric
  3. #16
    Daughter vs. Son: Speed of Producing Photos
    CultureMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  4. #16
    Dolia Gameplay for the King’s Resonance Battle
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.1MSource metric
  5. #17
    CCTV Exposes “Enzyme Miracle Drug” and Its 14-Fold Profits
    BusinessMachine translated
    10.1MSource 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. #16
    “This Is the True Meaning of a Wishing Fountain: Every Coin Holds a Bit of Human Kindness”
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.1M playsSource metric
  2. #17
    The first TV series you followed as a child! Clearly plagiarized, yet still impossible to forget?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1M playsSource 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. #15
    Red High Heels
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #16
    Auditory Hallucination
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #17
    Actor
    EntertainmentMachine translated
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

19signals
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Hong Kong actress reveals she was once deeply obsessed with love, has been single for over 10 years, and still longs for romance at 47
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #15
    Family dismisses 14-year-old boy’s cold; three days later, he is diagnosed with respiratory failure and admitted to the ICU
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #16
    The US's vaunted advantage has disappeared, leaving it at least 10 years behind China, US media unusually admits
    OtherMachine translated
  4. #17
    Shanghai woman sympathized with a divorced insurance agent raising a child; over five years, 2 million yuan was transferred from her
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Homeroom Teacher Reported by Parents While on Maternity Leave: “Do Teachers Have to Have Children?” Campus Reporting Chaos Exposed; Complaint Handler Received 40 Letters in Two Weeks After School Started
    SocietyMachine translated
    449.2KSource metric
  2. #17
    With More Than 10 Million Yuan, Taiwan Wants AI to See PLA Movements Clearly?

    Context: The PLA, or People’s Liberation Army, is China’s armed forces.

    TechAI context · definition
    16.3KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Crossing Time and Space to View the Long March: A Multidimensional Perspective | Wu Haiyong: The 25,000-Li Long March Spurred Mao Zedong's Leap in the Theory of Protracted War

    Context: The Long March was the 1934–1935 retreat of Chinese Communist forces that helped establish Mao Zedong's leadership.

    OtherAI context · definition
  2. #15
    Shanghai Masters Concludes: About 248,000 Spectators Attended, with Record Box-Office Revenue
    OtherMachine translated
  3. #16
    Villagers say century-old tree was seized and given away; officials report on ownership and action against those involved
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #17
    State Media: Risks and Turbulence Intensify as the Economy Presses Ahead Under Strain; The World Faces a New “Growth Question”
    BusinessMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Zhang Xue's motorcycle ranks third in the manufacturer's annual rankings
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #15
    China Releases National Per-Capita Disposable Income for the First Three Quarters
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    An Awkward Moment in the CBA: Six Guangdong Players Were on the Court at Once

    Context: The CBA is China's top professional basketball league.

    OtherAI context · definition
  4. #16
    Xi Mengyao Responds to Returning to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show After 8 Years
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #17
    Why Didn’t Chinese Automakers Think of Roadster First?
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #17
    Mark Chao: I Like My Wife Too
    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
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Provincial Party congress season officially begins across China today
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  2. #17
    Chinese student abroad bows in apology after wearing Rising Sun flag

    Context: The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese flag design associated with Japan’s imperial military history.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    6.4MSource metric
  3. #17
    China’s Foreign Ministry Responds to “China Haul”
    OtherMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
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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.

19signals
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. #15
    Liu Dingshuo says Fan Zhendong would not even look him in the eye
    OtherMachine translated
    196.9KSource metric
  2. #15
    He Cong Lands a Victoria's Secret Opening Spot
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    576.6KSource metric
  3. #16
    Anita Mui's ashes may have ended up in Southeast Asia
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195KSource metric
  4. #16
    Xi Mengyao's Gilded Wings
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    574.9KSource metric
  5. #17
    International Student's Rising Sun Flag WeChat Signature Sparks Militarism Concerns

    Context: The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese flag design associated with Japan’s imperial military history.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    572.9KSource metric
  6. #17
    Lu Han falls on stage
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    192.7KSource 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. #15
    Capturing Four Picturesque Seasons Through the Lens
    CultureMachine translated
    2.2MSource metric
  2. #16
    Recreating textbook poetry with brush and ink
    CultureMachine translated
    2.1MSource metric
  3. #17
    Capturing the Tyndall effect over Erhai Lake

    Context: The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by tiny particles suspended in a medium.

    CultureAI context · definition
    2MSource 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. #15
    When I Was Young, I Kept Wondering: Does a Smaller Physical Volume Mean Experiencing Time at a Different Rate?
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    “A Nation’s Greatest Concerns Are Ritual and War”: Why Could Ritual Be Ranked Alongside War as a Matter of National Importance?
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #17
    Nonsense · How to Complain Properly
    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. #15
    Why do some wounds of the same size heal within days while others never seem to heal?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  2. #15
    Professional negative-review services now come in packages: “450 yuan for declining sales, 1,890 yuan for bottom rankings”—what market irregularities does this reveal, and what legal remedies are available?
    BusinessMachine translated
    960K heatSource metric
  3. #16
    Why Could the Three Kingdoms' Tripartite Balance Last for Decades?

    Context: The Three Kingdoms period was a historical era in China involving the states of Wei, Shu, and Wu.

    CultureAI context · definition
    890K heatSource metric
  4. #16
    How should the incident involving a Chinese student from Nanjing at a history class at Moscow State University be assessed? The student wore the Rising Sun flag, with a Japanese military cap on the desk
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  5. #17
    What is the difference between free-range eggs and regular eggs?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.2M heatSource metric
  6. #17
    If Jia Baoyu took rouge from a maid's lips today, it would be sexual harassment. Why isn't it a major issue in Dream of the Red Chamber, where men and women are expected to keep their distance?

    Context: Dream of the Red Chamber is an 18th-century Chinese novel by Cao Xueqin.

    CultureAI context · definition
    810K 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. #16
    Spring Boot 3 and Vue 3 Asset Maintenance Workflow: Restoring Asset Status After Repair Requests, Approval, and Completion
    TechMachine translated
    6.2KSource metric
  2. #16
    [Linux] Process Control: A Complete Guide to fork, exit, wait, and exec, Plus Building a Shell from Scratch
    TechMachine translated
    4.3KSource metric
  3. #17
    Pretraining Data Mixture Strategies: How to Balance Data from Different Domains
    TechMachine translated
    5.7KSource 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. #16
    I Suggest Updating Immediately: China-Market Apple Watch Finally Gets This “Lifesaving Feature”Full Brief

    Context: Apple Watch is Apple's smartwatch.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #17
    “Steam, Steel, and Infinite Minds: A Survival Guide to the AI Era” Published, Drawing Broad AttentionFull Brief
    CultureMachine 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. #16
    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: 144Source metric
  2. #17
    Customizing Claude Code Desktop for Multiple Agents: A Hands-On Review from $6 a Day to Uncontrolled Bills

    Context: Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI coding assistant for working with software repositories through natural-language commands.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 126Source metric
  3. #17
    The Most Valuable Thing in the AI Coding Era: Software Engineering, Part 1
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 153Source metric