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: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy—AgainAnalyst Corner: US Foodservice Growth Prospects To Improve, But Tariff Uncertainty Looms—Market Outlook with Sujeet NaikSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraInside India’s Flourishing Men’s Skincare Market—Masstige Growth, Celebrity Influence and Tech Innovation