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: Seasonal Shopping, 1Q25—Expectations for Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 38: Bodycare Bankruptcy Sees Further ClosuresRetail Trends and Shopper Traffic Update, Q3: Early Findings & Strategic OutlookThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 24: Consumer Sentiment Improves: US vs. China