Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to simplify the complex world through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with a strong Internet foundation, listed on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and on the HKEX under “9888”. One Baidu ADS represents eight shares of Class A common stock.
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