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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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China News and Web Trends

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

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thepaper

The Paper

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

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    China's Foreign Ministry Reminds Chinese Citizens Traveling to France to Strengthen Safety Precautions
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #15
    China's National Bureau of Statistics: GDP grew 4.6% year on year in the first three quarters; economy remained broadly stable
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    Resale home prices in first-tier cities have risen month over month for seven consecutive months, while the nationwide inventory of newly built commercial housing continues to fall
    BusinessMachine translated
  4. #16
    China's Ambassador to the Philippines Makes Stern Representations to the Philippine Foreign Minister Over Defamatory Remarks by Anti-China Philippine Politicians
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    Brief Words, Deep Meaning | Procedural Justice Deserves Respect, but Cannot Become a Shield Against Efficient Investigations of Academic Misconduct
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #17
    China enters provincial Party congress season today
    SocietyMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

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

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6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Influencer who survived a fall from the 35th floor speaks out again
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #15
    Lai Yueqian: The People’s Liberation Army’s “Four-Seas Coordination” Keeps Watch on the US and Japan
    OtherMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  3. #16
    Li Xiaoran's ex-husband and affiliated companies face court enforcement for 21.11 million yuan
    SocietyMachine translated
    5.7MSource metric
  4. #16
    Dong Mingzhu closes the convenience store at Gree's vocational school
    BusinessMachine translated
  5. #17
    Zhang Xue's motorcycle journey to six championships and glory
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  6. #17
    No BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Audi model exceeded 10,000 retail sales in September
    BusinessMachine translated
    5.1MSource metric
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.

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6

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  1. #16
    Chen Xingjia Appointed Honorary Principal of Zhuhai Gree Technical School
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  2. #16
    Woman in car accident has a shark clip embedded in the back of her head
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  3. #17
    These sayings really were said by Lu Xun
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    6.4MSource metric
  4. #17
    A Major Vaccine Retreat
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
  5. #18
    Dong Mingzhu Shuts Down the Convenience Store at Gree Technical School
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
  6. #18
    Yue Yunpeng's performance was hard to hear clearly
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.3MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

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

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4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Local TV drama actor backs Shen Boyang, defiantly says he does not fear a boycott despite having no mainland Chinese market
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  2. #16
    China’s top anti-corruption agency steps up efforts, pledging these measures to pursue petty corruption relentlessly
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
    The only P5 country not building aircraft carriers rivals China in strength and holds a trump card that keeps the US wary
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    China’s National Development and Reform Commission is drafting an implementation plan to expand domestic demand and will speed up its release and rollout
    BusinessMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

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

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    “Honey trap” gang in Shandong prosecuted: Female bureau chief was extorted 190,000 yuan, while three other victims had previously faced criminal measures
    SocietyMachine translated
    329.5KSource metric
  2. #16
    Volkswagen changes tack: If its own models won't sell, sell China-exclusive models
    BusinessMachine translated
    129.1KSource metric
  3. #17
    Taiwan media: Taiwanese entertainer Wang Weihao accused of hiring a stand-in for a medical examination to evade military service; Taipei prosecutors indict him
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5KSource 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.

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6

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  1. #15
    Nie Ping was so bold when she publicly challenged the Golden Rooster Awards back then
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    471.8KSource metric
  2. #15
    Overseas websites call Xi Mengyao's Victoria's Secret show art
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    168KSource metric
  3. #16
    Did no one tell Tan Songyun that Liu Xueyi was livestreaming?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    167.9KSource metric
  4. #16
    XTC's closed social network on its smartwatch questioned
    TechMachine translated
    470KSource metric
  5. #17
    Honor of Kings
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    469.5KSource metric
  6. #17
    Man Released from Prison Finds His Account Balance of Over 500,000 Reduced to 6.4
    SocietyMachine translated
    155.7KSource metric
xiaohongshu

Xiaohongshu

A lifestyle and shopping community, similar to a mix of Instagram, Pinterest, and Reddit reviews.

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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.

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    If Chinese People Dislike Mooncakes for Being High in Oil and Sugar, Why Not Export Them to the United States, Which Loves Sugar-and-Oil Combinations?
    CultureMachine translated
  2. #16
    What Do Animals Think When They Rest or Zone Out?
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #17
    Which Foreign Ethnic Group Is Genetically Closest to the Han Chinese?
    SocietyMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

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6

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #15
    In Lurk, Wanqiu does not seem loyal or resilient. Why does she still carry out an undercover mission in the finale?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.5M heatSource metric
  2. #15
    If Hu Weidong and Liu Yudong had gone to the NBA, could they have become starters?
    OtherMachine translated
    1.1M heatSource metric
  3. #16
    How well was the Zunyi Conference meeting scene in "The Great Long March" filmed?

    Context: The Zunyi Conference was a 1935 Chinese Communist Party meeting during the Long March.

    CultureAI context · definition
    1.1M heatSource metric
  4. #16
    How can you enrage an old-school programmer with a single sentence?
    TechMachine translated
    1.4M heatSource metric
  5. #17
    A woman posted an iPhone 18 Pro order online, exposing its tracking number; scammers used five people in succession to claim it. How much responsibility should the courier and delivery platforms bear?
    TechMachine translated
    820K heatSource metric
  6. #17
    Key core creator Jun Maeda has been diagnosed with throat cancer and abandoned aggressive treatment to focus on creating. How should we view his choice?

    Context: Key is a Japanese visual novel and game studio known for emotionally driven stories.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    1.3M heatSource 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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Chinese Tech and AI Trends

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

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csdn

CSDN

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

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2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    HIDS Specification Guide [1]: From Connection Establishment to Data Paths—the Underlying Contract of HID over GATT

    Context: HID over GATT enables human interface devices, such as keyboards and mice, to communicate over Bluetooth Low Energy.

    TechAI context · definition
    7.3KSource metric
  2. #17
    DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 Explained: Model Upgrade and Open Search/Fetch APIs—Pitfalls for Agent Developers

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

    TechAI context · definition
    6.6KSource metric
guokr

Guokr

A science and knowledge community known for popular science, rational discussion, and explainers.

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3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    Do Not Tear Apart Stuck-Together Laundry Detergent Pods: Someone Did and Was Left with Vision of Just 0.06
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #17
    “Fake Monitoring” vs. Zero-Constraint “Real Response”: How the Serta Smart Bed X1 Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Understand Your Entire Night
    TechMachine translated
  3. #17
    An AI Idol Took Maternity Leave? Is Pregnancy Really the Only Reason People Can Imagine for Women Taking Leave?
    SocietyMachine translated
juejin

Juejin

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

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2

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    Claude’s 60 Sub-Agents Challenge the Riemann Hypothesis: A Milestone and the Limits of Autonomous AI Research

    Context: Claude is an AI assistant developed by Anthropic.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 171Source metric
  2. #17
    An AI Veteran Faces New Terms Like MCP and Skills

    Context: MCP commonly refers to the Model Context Protocol, a standard for connecting AI models with external tools and data.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 162Source metric
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Chinese Music Trends

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

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