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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

Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

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

21signals
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. #5
    Xiao Zhan Liu Zhengliang Second-Child Younger Brother's Soul-Searching Question
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    579.3KSource metric
  2. #6
    How Far Did Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi Go to Avoid Suspicion During Their Livestream?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    211KSource metric
  3. #6
    People's Daily comments on an international student wearing the Rising Sun Flag

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

    SocietyAI context · definition
    483KSource metric
  4. #7
    Shen Teng and Ma Li's new film
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    482.8KSource metric
  5. #7
    The people's support is the Red Army's eternal base
    SocietyMachine translated
    210.1KSource 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-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. #5
    Who in History Successfully Infiltrated a Royal Palace?
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #6
    Why can Tang-style and Song-style hanfu expose the collarbone and neck, while Ming-style hanfu covers them completely?

    Context: Hanfu refers to traditional Chinese clothing associated with historical Chinese cultural traditions.

    CultureAI context · definition
  3. #7
    Where in China do you think will be the most livable place in the future?
    SocietyMachine 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. #5
    What do you think of DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 topping the “All-Time Worst AI Model Names” ranking?

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    TechAI context · definition
    4.7M heatSource metric
  2. #5
    Semaglutide Faces Mass Lawsuits in the US After Patients Developed an Eye Disease That Can Cause Blindness: Did GLP-1 Really Cause It, and What Other Risks Do These Drugs Carry?

    Context: GLP-1 drugs are medicines that mimic a hormone involved in blood sugar regulation and appetite control.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    4.2M heatSource metric
  3. #6
    Wang Ziru Calls on Luo Yonghao, Saying He Wants to Reconcile: What Happened Between Them, and Can They Make Up?
    BusinessMachine translated
    1.6M heatSource metric
  4. #6
    A Starbucks employee says a new purchase-required seating rule will take effect on October 20. Do you support it, and will it be difficult to implement?
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.3M heatSource metric
  5. #7
    A public institution position in Kunming attracts 9,000 applicants. How do such ultra-competitive jobs emerge, and how difficult is the preparation in practice?
    SocietyMachine translated
    1.6M heatSource metric
  6. #7
    Why does blowing on glowing charcoal make it burn faster if exhaled air contains carbon dioxide?
    OtherMachine translated
    3.5M heatSource metric
Category

China News and Web Trends

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

15signals
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
    Parents can get paid too when their children work
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  2. #6
    Rumor Says Hairy Crab Sales Have Completely Stalled; Reporter Investigates
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    People's Daily Comments on Chinese Student Wearing a Rising Sun Flag

    Context: The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese symbol associated with the country’s wartime military history.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    7.3MSource metric
  4. #8
    Dong Mingzhu Says Gree's Technical School Bans Dating
    SocietyMachine translated
    7.2MSource metric
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #6
    Li Kui or Li Gui? Who exactly are Sun Ran and Harvest International Investment, suspected of manipulating a Hong Kong IPO?

    Context: Li Kui and Li Gui are characters in Water Margin whose similar names evoke the contrast between genuine and counterfeit.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    5.3KSource metric
  2. #7
    Could "ocean currents" affect elections in northern Taiwan? Polling expert: Kuomintang still has a chance to hold on if it stays alert
    SocietyMachine translated
    45KSource metric
  3. #7
    Suspect in Anita Mui’s ashes theft case fled to Southeast Asia? Veteran filmmaker admits being misled by an AI-generated video
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.2KSource metric
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. #6
    People's Daily's Zhong Sheng commentary: Japan once again drops its peaceful facade

    Context: Zhongsheng is a commentary column of People’s Daily.

    OtherAI context · definition
  2. #6
    Mother of man who died in Daocheng Yading paid rescue costs
    SocietyMachine translated
    15.4MSource metric
  3. #7
    Zhang Xue seeks help online to improve the texture of cafeteria rice
    SocietyMachine translated
    13.9MSource metric
  4. #7
    Chen Xingjia named honorary principal of Zhuhai Gree Technical School
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

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

9signals
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
    Hearing Your Heart, Episode 08: “My First Love Is Coming to Live at Our House, So Dad, You Should Go to the Hospital…” (This Story Is Entirely Fictional; Please Trust Science)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    215.9K playsSource metric
  2. #7
    What Makes Chongqing So Captivating? After Exploring the City Again, I Discovered...
    CultureMachine translated
    133K playsSource metric
  3. #8
    Is My Mouth Too Small?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.1M 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
    Zhang Xue Motorcycles attempts a Guinness World Record for riding on water
    OtherMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
  2. #7
    Altay’s Memories Arrive Before Winter

    Context: Altay is a region in Xinjiang, China, known for its mountain landscapes.

    CultureAI context · definition
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #7
    China Wins the Bayern Youth Cup
    OtherMachine translated
    9.4MSource 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. #6
    Chinese international student wearing a Rising Sun flag may be expelled and deported

    Context: The Rising Sun Flag is a Japanese military symbol associated with Japan’s wartime history.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    11.9MSource metric
  2. #6
    The Canyon Where the Red Army Held Out Now Has the World’s Highest Bridge

    Context: The Red Army refers here to the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army, a predecessor of the People’s Liberation Army.

    SocietyAI context · definition
    11.3MSource metric
  3. #7
    Doctor Debunks Misconceptions About Menstrual Health
    SocietyMachine translated
    11.2MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

11signals
csdn

CSDN

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #6
    Cross-Scale Neural Decoding and Intelligent Control for Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces: Technical Paradigms, Clinical Translation, and Governance Frameworks (Part 2)

    Context: An invasive brain–computer interface uses implanted devices to record or stimulate neural activity for communication or control.

    TechAI context · definition
    13KSource metric
  2. #7
    54 Interfaces, 5 Layers, 30 Reasons for Refusal: Inferring Qiyuan Robot Q1's Software Architecture from aimdk_msgs
    TechMachine translated
    12KSource 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. #6
    Shopping for a Home Printer or Projector? Check Out Double 11: Epson Offers 12 Education Discount Gifts

    Context: Double 11 is China's annual November 11 shopping festival.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  2. #7
    When Scientists Caught It, This Mouse Was So Frightened That It Shed a Piece of Skin
    OtherMachine translated
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. #6
    iQOO Product Manager Xing Cheng (Walking Orange Q) Announces Departure, Says He Still Supports and Follows iQOO

    Context: iQOO is a smartphone brand owned by vivo.

    TechAI context · definition
  2. #7
    Not a Theme or Emulator! An Online User Successfully Flashed iOS 16 onto a Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, and the Project Was Open-Sourced
    TechMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #6
    Stop Paying for OCR APIs! This Chinese Open-Source Tool Is Free and Runs Offline

    Context: OCR, or optical character recognition, converts text in images into machine-readable text.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 342Source metric
  2. #7
    From Cursor to Codex, and from Skills to Harness: AI Coding Is Undergoing Its Third Paradigm Shift
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 270Source metric
sspai

SSPAI

A productivity, software, and digital-lifestyle publication for power users and tool enthusiasts.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #6
    New Stuff 253 | What Have SSPAI’s Editors Been Buying Recently?

    Context: Minority Report is a Chinese technology media outlet.

    CultureAI context · definition
    comments: 40 likes: 24Source metric
  2. #7
    More Freedom for Photographers: Austin Mann Reviews the iPhone 18 Pro Camera ExperienceFull Brief
    TechMachine translated
    comments: 6 likes: 27Source metric
  3. #7
    One Focused on Experience, the Other on Personal Expression: A Hands-On Review of the Maijinta Tempered-Glass Screen Protector and Jizhi E-Ink Phone Case
    CultureMachine translated
    comments: 6 likes: 14Source 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
    SUPERSTAR
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #7
    Lover
    EntertainmentMachine translated