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Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu spared from US investor blacklist
Treasury secretary sees off China hawks in dispute over whether to ban investment in tech groups
January 13, 2021 Source: FinancialTimes
WSJ News Exclusive | Americans Won’t Be Banned From Investing in Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu
Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent were among a dozen companies being examined for inclusion in a Defense Department list of firms deemed to support China’s military, intelligence and security services.
January 13, 2021 Source: WSJ
China's Baidu to create an intelligent EV company with automaker Geely
China's search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it will set up a company to partner with car maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group to make smart electric vehicles (EV), the latest move by a tech company in the fast-evolving sector.
January 10, 2021 Source: U.S.
Baidu set to announce EV venture with automaker Geely, report says
The announcement may come as soon as next week.
January 7, 2021 Source: Tech in Asia
Baidu picks CLSA, Goldman for secondary listing in Hong Kong
Baidu joins a wave of US-listed Chinese firms in seeking a trading foothold in Hong Kong amid simmering tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. Companies from JD.com to NetEase raised about US$17 billion through share sales in Hong Kong last year, according to Bloomberg’s data.
January 7, 2021 Source: South China Morning Post
Baidu plans smart EV company, to make cars at Geely plant: Report
China's Baidu plans to form a company to make smart electric vehicles (EV), two sources familiar with the matter said, with manufacturing to be ...
January 6, 2021 Source: CNA
Exclusive-China search giant Baidu considers making own electric vehicles -sources
China's Baidu Inc is considering making its own electric vehicles and has held talks with automakers about the possibility, three people with knowledge of the matter said, the latest move in a race among tech firms to develop smart cars.
December 15, 2020 Source: U.S.
JD Health shares close 56% higher on their market debut in Hong Kong
JD Health shares rallied throughout the day, hitting an intra-day high of 123.3 Hong Kong dollars — or as high as 75% from the offer price.
December 7, 2020 Source: CNBC
Baidu revenue beats estimates; to buy JOYY's China live-streaming unit
Chinese search engine leader Baidu Inc booked a 1% rise in quarterly revenue, beating market estimates, and said it will buy streaming platform YY Live from social media firm JOYY Inc for about $3.6 billion to help diversify revenue sources.
November 16, 2020 Source: U.S.
Baidu nears $4 billion deal to nab Joyy's China unit · TechNode
Search giant Baidu is near a deal to acquire US-listed Chinese video-streaming platform Joyy's China operations in order to boost its livestream business.
October 28, 2020 Source: TechNode
Baidu fundraising puts $3bn value on smart device business
Chinese search leader enlists IDG and CITIC arm as investors
September 30, 2020 Source: Nikkei Asia
Baidu-backed online tutor Zuoyebang seeks new funding at $10 billion valuation: sources
Chinese online education startup Zuoyebang has started a new fundraising drive at a valuation of $10 billion, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter, as investor appetite for the sector continues to surge amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020 Source: U.S.
More than 100,000 riders have used Baidu robotaxis · TechNode
Accelerating passenger numbers for the Baidu self-driving pilot underscore China’s growing efforts to win the global autonomous vehicle race.
September 17, 2020 Source: TechNode
Exclusive: Baidu, investors in talks to raise $2 billion for biotech startup - source
Chinese tech giant Baidu is in talks with investors to raise up to $2 billion over three years for a biotech startup, which will use AI technology to discover new drugs and diagnose diseases, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.
September 9, 2020 Source: U.S.
Chinese Netflix-style service iQiyi tanks by 18% after U.S. regulators investigate fraud allegations
The SEC investigation was prompted by a report from Wolfpack Research in April in which it accused iQiyi of fraud and inflating revenue and user numbers.
August 13, 2020 Source: CNBC
India widens China app ban to Baidu and Weibo · TechNode
Chinese search engine Baidu Search and social media platform Weibo were blocked by internet service providers and removed from app stores in India.
August 5, 2020 Source: TechNode
Baidu Breaks Off an AI Alliance Amid Strained US-China Ties
The search giant was the only Chinese member of the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, a US-led effort to foster collaboration on ethical issues.
June 18, 2020 Source: Wired
As Chinese listings 'migrate' from U.S. to Hong Kong, it could attract more than $500 billion to the city
Currently, companies listed in the U.S. can have a secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. But, before the latest rule change, they could not be included in the benchmark HSI.
June 15, 2020 Source: CNBC
Chinese cloud firm gears up for $3.8 billion US listing despite coronavirus uncertainty
Kingsoft Cloud's IPO comes amid a tough stock market environment due to the coronavirus pandemic and as scrutiny of Chinese listings in the U.S. intensifies following revelations of fraud at coffee chain Luckin Coffee.
May 5, 2020 Source: CNBC