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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

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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

14signals
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. #10
    Starting at 1,999 yuan to starting at 2,499 yuan: Honor X80 Pro Max phone price raised on the official website
    TechMachine translated
  2. #11
    Huawei terminal spokesperson account “Juchang Xiaolaba” goes live without posting any content yet
    TechMachine translated
  3. #12
    Weekly increase of over 1 million: Latest iPhone 18 Pro sales data revealed, with the series surpassing 4.08 million units cumulatively
    TechMachine translated
  4. #12
    Spot the New Product: He Gang Previews Huawei’s New-Form Router, with the X2 Pro Resembling a Book
    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. #10
    Vue 3 Dynamic Forms with Modal Components
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 216Source metric
  2. #11
    DeepSeek Quietly Upgraded Again: I Tested V4.1-Flash-1017, Which Generates a Playable Game from One Sentence—but One Catch Could Eat 90% of Your Budget

    Context: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 198Source metric
  3. #12
    Android Coroutine Practice: Why supervisorScope Shouldn't Be Used as the Default Approach

    Context: Android is Google's operating system for mobile devices and other electronics.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 198Source metric
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. #11
    Making SQL Editors Work for You: Hands-On Notes on KSQL Developer, from Autocomplete to Transactions
    TechMachine translated
    10KSource metric
  2. #12
    Folia Music Player Download and Usage Guide: An Open Source Player That Automatically Generates Stylish Animated Music Videos from Lyrics
    TechMachine translated
    8.3KSource metric
  3. #12
    Spring Boot 3 and Vue 3 Asset Maintenance Workflow: Restoring Asset Status After Repair Requests, Approval, and Completion
    TechMachine translated
    8.2KSource 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.

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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. #11
    League of Legends: K/DA Official Music Video — “FIRESTARTER” Released

    Context: K/DA is a virtual pop group associated with League of Legends.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    1.4M playsSource metric
  2. #12
    [Day 0] I’m DeepSeek Whale Girl, and this Bilibili account belongs to me now

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

    TechAI context · definition
    496.2K playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

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

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3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #11
    S16 Swiss-Style Round First-Round Draw Results
    OtherMachine translated
    9MSource metric
  2. #11
    A quick rundown of standout looks from the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

    Context: The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is a fashion event showcasing the lingerie brand's collections.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    9.2MSource metric
  3. #12
    Daji voice-acting contest
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
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Chinese Music Trends

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

6signals
netease-music

NetEase Cloud Music

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

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3

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

  1. #10
    Glass
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  2. #11
    What If
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #12
    Rambling
    EntertainmentMachine translated
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China News and Web Trends

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

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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. #10
    Wu Mengjie shares post-surgery recovery: a roughly 10 cm scar, seated passing drills, and Zhang Changning as her training partner
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #10
    Media: Some of the Philippines' actions toward China have crossed the line
    OtherMachine translated
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    Chery announces new car: preorders open October 19, starting at 139,800 yuan
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #12
    DeepSeek first, MiniMax second! China's twin Flash stars are on a roll

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

    TechAI context · definition
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    Sam’s Club says it faced thousands of malicious attacks: Some accounts used AI-generated fabrications about “Sam’s Club removing popular products” to drive traffic and profit; the company reported them to regulators
    BusinessMachine translated
    7.5KSource metric
  2. #10
    September home prices in 70 Chinese cities released: First-tier cities see continued month-on-month gains; Shanghai leads resale market with 0.5% rise
    BusinessMachine translated
    17.5KSource metric
  3. #12
    30 million yuan can't buy a Moutai dealership: Unpacking the dispute over distribution rights

    Context: Moutai is a renowned Chinese baijiu brand and producer.

    BusinessAI context · definition
    66.8KSource metric
  4. #12
    “If the transition fails, get a regular job”: Fund marketing moves away from influencer-led sales
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.9KSource 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. #10
    Quick Take: A pregnant woman filed no complaint, yet a courier came to her door. Algorithms must not wrongly blame workers
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #11
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    Context: Lu Xun (1881–1936) was a major modern Chinese writer and literary critic.

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    Voices: Let practical achievements count toward professional degrees, aligning assessment with the development of practice-oriented talent
    SocietyMachine translated
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    People's Daily commentary: Zero tolerance for words and actions glorifying Japanese militarism

    Context: Jingri is a derogatory Chinese term for people seen as identifying with Japan, particularly Japanese militarism.

    SocietyAI context · definition
toutiao

Toutiao

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

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #10
    How much should a college student's monthly living allowance be?
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.3MSource metric
  2. #10
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    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #11
    Claim that a car fell from a 60-meter-high overpass in Chongqing is false
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  4. #11
    Authorities debunk claim that people with HIV went to Jinan to deliberately spread the virus
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #12
    Li Xiaoran: I kept holding back because I did not want to take up public resources
    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. #11
    This Pen Looks Ordinary Until You Read the Description
    OtherMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  2. #11
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    SocietyMachine translated
    6.9MSource metric
  3. #12
    Officials Debunk Rumor That a Person with AIDS Went to Jinan to Deliberately Spread the Disease
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.8MSource 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.

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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. #10
    Dong Mingzhu says dating is banned at Gree's technical school
    BusinessMachine translated
    478.7KSource metric
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    Starbucks: Purchase Required to Sit
    BusinessMachine translated
    197.1KSource metric
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    EntertainmentMachine translated
    195.4KSource metric
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    Liu Kaiwei and Li Jijun acknowledge their relationship
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    476.7KSource 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
3

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #10
    Does traveling after retirement have meaning?
    SocietyMachine translated
    2.2M heatSource metric
  2. #11
    How should we assess the U.S. Department of Homeland Security excluding DeepSeek and related third-party products from federal civilian procurement?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    2.1M heatSource metric
  3. #11
    Why Do Liang Wenfeng and DeepSeek Deserve to Be Called “National-Fortune-Level”?

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

    TechAI context · definition
    1.5M heatSource metric