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 UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Trader Joe’s Continues Store ExpansionAnalyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 21: Greggs Drives Store Closures—And Openings