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ByteDance in talks with China's Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips

ByteDance, the influential technology entity known for its innovative platforms, is reportedly in discussions to acquire AI chip technology from Iluvatar CoreX and Baidu. This strategic move is largely focused on securing in-house chip supplies essential for running complex inference tasks. Should this partnership materialize, Iluvatar CoreX may join the…

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China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

The Pentagon had added several non-state-backed Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, and technology firms Alibaba and Baidu to its military list, aimed at identifying companies which the US administration views as having links to the Chinese military.

International Business Times

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

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Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern Switzerland

Baidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe's largest automated public transport operation. Fully driverless services are targeted for early 2027. The initiative utilizes electric RT6 vehicles, equipped with advanced sensors. AmiGo will be accessible via a dedicated app,…

The Economic Times

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD Flagged as 'Chinese Military Company' by Pentagon Over Security Concerns

The US has controversially added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese military companies, sparking tensions and prompting the firms to challenge the designation.

International Business Times UK

Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in London

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in…

The Economic Times

Dear Baidu Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30

Heightened DoD controls on Baidu are set to come into effect by month's end.

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Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026

Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list

Caixin Global

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

Euronews

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

The Guardian - UK

US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.

AAP

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

France 24

US adds popular Chinese firms to Pentagon's 'Chinese military company' list: Who's on it?

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

The Times of India

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. This move, superseding a 2025 list, could heighten U.S.-China tensions and impact firms through future contracting restrictions.

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Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.

The Independent UK

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

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Husband Arrested For Forging Hospital Records To Get Wife Expensive Dialysis Treatment, Sparks Health Debate

“I had been pushed to the point where there was no other way,” the husband said.

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Baidu results beat estimates as AI cloud surge offsets ad slump

Baidu has announced strong quarterly results, surpassing market expectations. The company's cloud computing services showed significant growth, helping to compensate for a downturn in its advertising business. This surge in cloud demand is linked to increased enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence in China. Baidu's core AI-powered business, including cloud, saw…

MarketBeat

Baidu Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported a return to revenue growth in its first quarter of 2026, with management emphasizing that artificial intelligence has become the company’s primary growth engine and now accounts for a majority of its general business revenue. Co-founder and Chief Executive Robin Li said

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Option Volatility And Earnings Report For May 18 - 22

It’s a quite week on the earnings front, but all eyes will be on Nvida who are due to report on Wednesday after the closing bell. Other big names reporting this week include Walmart, Home Depot, Target and Baidu.

Caixin Global

Tech Brief (May 11): Alibaba Integrates Qwen AI With Taobao to Improve Shopping Experience

Baidu upgrades its flagship AI model, robot-maker Xiaoyu Bot raises new funds

The Guardian - UK

‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets

Fortune

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

TechRadar

'I was stuck on the overpass with dump trucks all around me': A mass Baidu robotaxi outage just caused traffic mayhem in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China.

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