Douyin

Douyin has addressed controversy surrounding a student celebrating a low college entrance exam score. The platform verified user accounts and confirmed the student’s score. While the mother’s account posted a store review that received 16 orders, claims of extensive live selling and significant income generation are unfounded. No malicious monetization activities were detected.

“Selling Vegetables Beauty,” Li Fugui, has become a viral sensation on Douyin, with over 6.44 million followers. Her videos, showcasing rural life and selling goods, have garnered significant attention. Despite refuting claims of earning millions, Li admits her income surpasses a regular office job. She’s adapting to increased demands, including longer editing times and visits from those seeking her strategies, while asking for privacy and respect from fans.

Mathematician Wei Dongyi gained viral fame on Douyin, accumulating over 24 million followers in three days. The World Record Certification Agency recognized his rapid follower growth. His account will feature mathematics content, connecting him with a wider audience. Sohu CEO Zhang Chaoyang acknowledged Wei’s social media presence as natural, highlighting the shift towards social media for educational content and publications.

Douyin, the Chinese TikTok, removed 26 accounts impersonating the “Girl with a Carrying Pole,” a viral sensation. The platform took action after identifying accounts using her name and profile. The student, who gained fame after images of her carrying luggage went viral, confirmed she has no social media accounts and will not create any before university. She is working a part-time job to contribute to her family.

Douyin, ByteDance’s short-video platform, launched an “Anti-Fraud Open Day” event in Beijing ahead of National Anti-Fraud Awareness Month 2025. They announced the “Douyin Anti-Fraud Alliance” with government bodies and appointed eight Anti-Fraud Ambassadors. Douyin actively fights fraud, suspending over 80,000 scam accounts daily and intercepting millions of suspicious posts, while proactively sending user alerts.

We Dongyi, a renowned mathematician, has gained over 20 million followers on Douyin. His first video, a simple greeting, quickly achieved viral status, attracting millions of likes and comments. Known online as “God Wei,” his account is confirmed as official, created with family assistance. It is expected the platform will be used to share mathematics related content.

Mathematics professor Wei Dongyi, known as “Wei God,” experienced a meteoric rise on Douyin, China’s TikTok. In just 11 hours after his debut, he gained over 9 million followers, nearing 10 million. His simple introduction video sparked significant engagement, particularly during the Chinese National College Entrance Examination. While impressive, his growth, though rapid, still trails some top Douyin stars.

Peking University’s math genius, Wei Dongyi (aka “Wei Shen”), has gained over 5 million followers on Douyin after a 4-second video. The account, confirmed by his cousin, will feature mathematical content. The platform anticipates his uploads, querying audience comprehension. Wei is known for his Olympiad gold medals, understated style, and significant contributions to mathematics, despite his modest budget and lifestyle.

Douyin’s “Treasure Store” initiative leverages cultural storytelling and digital tools to elevate niche merchants. Combining live streams, short videos, and AI-driven targeting, the program connects specialized sellers with tailored audiences, helping over 8,300 merchants grow during its debut campaign. Key strategies include content innovation (showcasing heritage craftsmanship), precision audience engagement, and traffic amplification, resulting in 620 million product views. Highlighting success stories like artisan Wang Jumei’s 275% sales surge for traditional clay sculptures and viral #CulturalGemsRedefined plush toys, the initiative demonstrates how authentic narratives and platform integration transform cultural resonance into scalable commerce.