Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Chinese tech firms, including Baidu, WeRide, and Meituan, are halting operations or adopting remote work policies in the Middle East due to escalating security risks from the Iran war.
China’s Baidu unveils AI-driven Wikipedia challenger in bid for international users
Baidu has launched BaiduWiki, an AI-powered encyclopedia aiming to compete with Wikipedia and attract international users in multiple languages.
Alibaba’s Qwen ramps up AI app race with Spring Festival giveaway blitz
Alibaba initiates a $432 million campaign to promote its AI applications through Spring Festival giveaways, intensifying competition with Tencent, Baidu, and ByteDance.