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: Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 5: Apparel, Convenience and Food Retailers Announce Store Expansion PlansStore of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through InnovationConsumer Sentiment—The Big Surprise in a Week of Shocks; Plus, Apparel Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights