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Monday 24 March 2025
Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent flex financial muscle as billions pour into AI race
China's tech titans—Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (collectively known as BAT)—are dramatically scaling up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and capex, signaling...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Baidu Ernie X1 undercut DeepSeek R1 with lower cost and matching performance
Baidu has introduced two new AI models, ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1. Ahead of the originally scheduled April 1 release date, they have been made available to the public through the ERNIE...
Monday 17 March 2025
Caught between US-Sino tech crossfire, Tesla deepens Baidu ties
Escalating trade tensions under President Trump's new tariff regime are forcing Tesla to recalibrate its China strategy, with deeper Baidu partnerships emerging as a crucial lifeline...
Monday 17 March 2025
Baidu releases reasoning AI model to take on DeepSeek
Baidu Inc. released a new artificial intelligence model that articulates its reasoning, in an apparent bid to regain momentum against up-and-coming rivals like DeepSeek.
Thursday 13 March 2025
Trump card: Did US pressure sink Samsung's Baidu 2nm chip deal?
Samsung Electronics' potential collaboration with Baidu on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips may have been disrupted due to increased US pressure on China, according to...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
China's intelligent driving surge squeezes third-party suppliers
As China's automotive market embarks on a new wave of intelligent driving democratization, a fresh tug-of-war has begun between car manufacturers and specialized third-party suppliers...
Thursday 20 February 2025
DeepSeek competition forces Baidu to reverse AI strategy
A recent summit for private entrepreneurs in Beijing, attended by tech leaders including Alibaba founder Jack Ma and Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren, has drawn attention to the notable...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Baidu's AI pivot tested as DeepSeek gains ground
Baidu's fourth-quarter revenue fell 2% to CNY34.1 billion (approx. US$4.68 billion) as China's search giant grapples with intensifying competition in artificial intelligence and a...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Baidu's revenue slides after Chinese AI rivalry heats up
Baidu Inc. reported a smaller-than-expected revenue drop, alleviating concerns its internet search and artificial intelligence businesses are buckling under fierce competition.
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Baidu and Tencent integrate DeepSeek AI Models to enhance their services

Chinese companies Baidu and Tencent have begun integrating DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) models into their services.

Monday 17 February 2025
Why Apple favors Alibaba over Baidu and DeepSeek
What factors did Apple consider when selecting a partner for Apple Intelligence, leading them to choose Alibaba? The recent server overloads experienced by DeepSeek highlight its...
Friday 14 February 2025
DeepSeek domino effect? Ernie Bot, ChatGPT set to go free, reshaping AI landscape
Two of the world's leading closed-source AI models—Ernie Bot and ChatGPT—are set to become free to use, intensifying competition in the AI market. The move, widely seen...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Monday 10 February 2025
Baidu expands AI compute power with 3rd-gen Kunlun 10,000-GPU cluster deployment
Baidu has launched its third-generation Kunlun AI chip cluster, marking China's first domestically developed large-scale AI computing deployment. The company's 10,000-GPU Wanka cluster...
Saturday 8 February 2025
DeepSeek fuels affordable AI, sparking cloud price wars in China and beyond
China's cloud service providers (CSPs) have been engaged in fierce price competition since 2024, deploying aggressive cost-cutting strategies to expand market share. This battle is...