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October 20, 2026

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Zhihu Hot List via UAPI · saved Oct 20, 2026, 5:23 PM CST

How should we assess the U.S. Department of Homeland Security excluding DeepSeek and related third-party products from federal civilian procurement?

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

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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.

7signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #31
    186.1KSource metric
  2. #32
    Xiao Zhan's fans, the Little Flying Knights, stun an entertainment-industry group chat

    Context: Xiaofeixia is a nickname for Xiao Zhan's fans.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    186KSource metric
  3. #32
    Sheng Aijing's Mother Is the Same Age as Irene
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    114.6KSource metric
  4. #33
    114.5KSource metric
  5. #33
    180.5KSource metric
  6. #34
    179.5KSource metric
  7. #34
    112.5KSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

21signals
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. #32
    4.9MSource metric
  2. #33
    4.8MSource metric
  3. #33
    4.8MSource metric
  4. #34
    4.8MSource metric
  5. #35
    4.7MSource metric
  6. #35
    Tian Xiwei’s Mask-Removal Scene Is “God-Tier”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    4.7MSource metric
  7. #36
    4.6MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
  2. #34
  3. #34
    Chinese student studying abroad may be expelled for wearing Japan's Rising Sun flag; source says he is from Nanjing

    Context: The Rising Sun Flag is a Japanese design associated with the country's wartime military history.

    SocietyAI context · definition
  4. #35
  5. #36
    Sam's Club Chancheng store opens October 23 with Lingnan flavors and new products debuting nationwide

    Context: Lingnan is a region of southern China known for its distinctive cuisine and culture.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  6. #36
    Is “The Battery Costs More Than the Car” a Scam? The Actual Cost of the First BYD Battery Replacements Stuns Owners

    Context: BYD is a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as batteries.

    TechAI context · definition
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    Will Liu Qiangdong Open the Country’s Largest Robot 4S Dealership?

    Context: A 4S dealership combines sales, spare parts, service and customer feedback.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #33
    1MSource metric
  3. #33
  4. #34
    937KSource metric
  5. #34
  6. #35
    847.8KSource metric
  7. #36
  8. #36
    767.2KSource 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.

15signals
bilibili

Bilibili

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

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #32
    2M playsSource metric
  2. #32
    798K playsSource metric
  3. #33
    K/DA's latest single, "FIRESTARTER"
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    562.5K playsSource metric
  4. #33
    716.4K playsSource metric
  5. #34
    Claude, the cult heiress, and DeepSeek, the girl genius surrounded by love

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

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    314.3K playsSource metric
  6. #35
    683.1K playsSource metric
  7. #36
    [Opus 5.5] One Sentence Made Claude Create a Senbonzakura MV Using 3 Billion Tokens

    Context: Claude is an AI assistant developed by Anthropic.

    TechAI context · definition
    312.4K playsSource metric
  8. #36
    The Ultimate Xianxia Universe! Where Did These Cultivation Tropes Come From: Alchemy, Sword Flying, Tribulation Crossing, and Cauldrons?

    Context: Xianxia is a Chinese fantasy genre centered on spiritual cultivation, immortality, and supernatural martial arts.

    CultureAI context · definition
    1.6M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #32
    Angelababy also dances to Miao Arigato
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #33
    7.7MSource metric
  3. #33
    7.7MSource metric
  4. #34
    Testing DeepSeek v4.1's animation capabilities

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

    TechAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #35
    Nominations for the 39th Golden Rooster Awards announced

    Context: The Golden Rooster Awards are major Chinese film awards presented by the China Film Association.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    7.7MSource metric
  6. #36
    Anything can become a squishy toy
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource 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.

7signals
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #32
    DeepSeek V4.1-Flash-1017 Released: When Wish-Based Programming Becomes an API Call

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  2. #33
    Android Without Changing a Line of Source Code: Three Types of Interception with AspectJ

    Context: AspectJ is an aspect-oriented programming extension for Java.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  3. #34
    DeepSeek’s Small Update: Has Wishful Programming Become Reality?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 99Source metric
  4. #35
    heat: 99Source metric
  5. #35
    RAG, Memory, and Context: How Do These Pieces Fit Together?

    Context: RAG, or retrieval-augmented generation, lets an AI model use retrieved external information when generating responses.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 81Source metric
  6. #36
    heat: 81Source metric
  7. #36
    heat: 90Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

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

10signals
netease-music

NetEase Cloud Music

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

About this platform
5

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

  1. #32
    Daydream
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #33
    Piece the Memories Back Together for You
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #34
    Wishes and Sorrow
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #35
    I Miss You So Much (Sodagreen Version)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #36
    I Heard You; Your Pain Is Valid
    EntertainmentMachine translated