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Searching for the Future: It’s Time to Upgrade the Baidu Business Model

January 4, 2017 By Shasha Chen

Baidu, China’s largest internet search engine, is having a hard time after a college student named Wei Zexi died after mistaking an advertisement on Baidu for an experimental cancer treatment for medically reliable information. Baidu was then accused of being “unethical”, failing to clearly delineate paid advertisements from search results. Months later, the Nasdaq listed company reported its worst quarterly earnings. With the increased competition from domestic players like Tencent and Alibaba and the downward pressure on online advertising, which contributes to over 90% of Baidu’s revenue, it is crucial for Baidu to diversify its business.

Filed Under: All Articles, China, Innovation, Know China, Technology Tagged With: Baidu, Search Engine, self driving vehicle, Technology

Hands Off: Self-Driving Cars in China

November 21, 2016 By Matthew Fulco

China is keen to deploy self-driving cars for the same reasons as everyone else is: Autonomous vehicles may significantly improve traffic and environmental conditions. According to research figures, widespread adoption of automated vehicles could reduce automobiles on city streets by 60%, vehicle emissions by 80% and traffic accidents by 90%. While the West has superior technology, its governments lack the authority to swiftly implement massive infrastructure projects. Some experts believe Beijing’s top-down control capabilities could even give China an edge over the US and Europe in the race to develop self-driving cars.

Filed Under: All Articles, Automobile Industry, Innovation, Technology Tagged With: Innovation, self driving vehicle, Technology

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