Company description

Baidu, Inc., also known as "China's Google", is a technology company specializing in internet-related services, like search engines, artificial intelligence, and other online activities. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Baidu was founded in 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu. It is the second-largest search engine in the world, after Google, and has expanded its services to various other countries, including Japan, Thailand, Brazil, and Egypt. Baidu also provides online community services, like Baidu Tieba, Baidu Knows, and Baidu Wiki, and offers various mobile apps, such as Baidu Maps and Baidu Translate. In addition, the company has ventured into self-driving cars and is working on developing its own autonomous driving technology. With a strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, Baidu has become a dominant force in the global tech industry and is continuously striving to provide unparalleled services to its users. As of 2021, Baidu's stock ticker is listed as BIDU and the company's market value stands at over $70 billion.