Question of the WeekWhat Is the Key Difference between the User Bases of Chinese Short-Video Platforms Douyin and Kuaishou? Coresight Research June 15, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Is the Key Difference between the User Bases of Chinese Short-Video Platforms Douyin and Kuaishou? A large proportion of Kuaishou’s users come from lower-tier markets in China, while over half of Douyin’s users reside in first- and second-tier cities. Brands and retailers that are aiming to expand into lower-tier cities should therefore focus on Kuaishou. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Confidence Improves: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 25, 2025—InfographicUS Retail and Consumer Outlook: June 2025Three Months to Singles’ Day 2025: Simplified Promotions, Government Support and Payment Ecosystem Convergence To Fuel GrowthGroceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator Profiles