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Baidu, Inc. reports developments across its AI-focused internet business, including search and online marketing services, AI Cloud Infra, AI applications, AI-native Marketing Services and autonomous driving. Company updates also cover Apollo Go ride-hailing deployments, Baidu AI Cloud products such as DuClaw and OpenClaw access, and operating performance across Baidu Core activities.
Baidu news also includes financial-results announcements, annual meeting materials, Form 20-F filing notices, share repurchase and dividend policy actions, and ADR-related context. The company trades on Nasdaq as BIDU and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with each Baidu ADS representing eight Class A ordinary shares.
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform Apollo Go, in partnership with Freenow by Lyft, has begun road testing sixth-generation RT6 autonomous vehicles in London’s borough of Brent, with safety operators on board in mixed urban and suburban conditions.
Apollo Go and Freenow by Lyft aim to open the service to public riders in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. The London deployment follows Apollo Go receiving Hong Kong’s first fully driverless Level 4 public-road trial permit, and builds on a global footprint of 22 million cumulative rides, 3.2 million fully driverless rides in Q1 2026, operations in 27 cities, and over 330 million autonomous kilometers driven.
Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888/89888) will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Beijing/Hong Kong time) at Baidu Campus in Beijing. Shareholders will consider and, if appropriate, approve resolutions described in the EGM Notice available on Baidu’s investor relations website.
The board set July 17, 2026 (Hong Kong time) as the record date for holders of Class A and Class B ordinary shares. Holders of American depositary shares as of July 17, 2026 (New York time) must submit voting instructions to The Bank of New York Mellon. Baidu’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its Hong Kong Annual Report are accessible on the company’s website, the SEC site, and the HKEx news website.
Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888/89888) has applied to convert its secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to a dual-primary listing, with effectiveness expected within 2026, subject to Hong Kong Stock Exchange approval and market conditions.
Baidu plans to seek shareholder approval at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting for (i) an issuance mandate allowing directors to issue Class A ordinary shares and/or ADSs up to 20% of issued shares and (ii) a share repurchase mandate up to 10% of issued shares. The board also proposes adopting a 2026 Share Incentive Plan to comply with Chapter 17 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules and adopting a new memorandum and articles of association to align with Appendix A1 and make consequential and housekeeping amendments. Baidu cautions shareholders and investors to exercise care when dealing in its securities.
Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888/89888) announced that its board of directors has approved pursuing a voluntary conversion to a dual-primary listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the “Primary Conversion”). The company expects the Primary Conversion to become effective within this year, subject to conditions.
Following completion, Baidu will be dual-primary listed on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Its Class A ordinary shares and ADSs will continue trading on both exchanges and remain mutually fungible. According to Baidu, the move is intended to enhance liquidity, broaden its investor base and increase flexibility in accessing both capital markets. The Primary Conversion remains conditional on market conditions and required regulatory approvals, and Baidu plans further announcements on material progress. The announcement does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities and investors are advised to exercise caution.
Baidu (Nasdaq:BIDU) set record dates for its forthcoming extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. Holders of ordinary shares registered as of close of business on July 17, 2026, Beijing/Hong Kong time, may attend and vote at the meeting.
ADS holders as of close of business on July 17, 2026, New York time, cannot attend or vote directly but may instruct The Bank of New York Mellon on how to vote the ordinary shares underlying their ADSs.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) announced that AmiGo, its autonomous mobility service with PostBus, received a FEDRO special permit for Level 4 operations in Eastern Switzerland.
Trials with safety operators cover an 80 km² service area, with fully driverless public transport operations expected from early 2027, subject to safety requirements.
Apollo Go delivered 3.2 million fully driverless rides in Q1 2026, up 120% year-over-year, and has provided over 22 million cumulative rides across 27 cities, accumulating more than 330 million autonomous kilometers, including 220 million fully driverless.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU, HKEX:9888/89888) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has included the company on its list of Chinese Military Companies (the CMC List).
According to Baidu, it is neither a Chinese military company nor a military-civil fusion contributor, and it believes the inclusion lacks justification. The CMC List is not a sanctions list, does not restrict trading in Baidu securities, and related U.S. government procurement limits are not expected to impact its business.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported unaudited Q1 2026 results. Revenue was RMB32.1 billion, down 2% quarter over quarter. Baidu General Business revenue was RMB26.0 billion, flat sequentially, while Baidu Core AI-powered Business revenue reached RMB13.6 billion, up 49% year over year and 52% of Baidu General Business.
Operating income was RMB3.2 billion (10% margin); non-GAAP operating income was RMB3.8 billion (12% margin). Net income attributable to Baidu was RMB3.4 billion (11% margin). Adjusted EBITDA was RMB6.0 billion with a 19% margin. Total cash and investments were RMB279.3 billion, and operating cash flow was RMB2.7 billion. Baidu returned US$172 million via share repurchases. Apollo Go delivered 3.2 million fully driverless rides in Q1 2026, with rides up over 120% year over year. Baidu App monthly active users reached 655 million in March 2026.
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) introduced a new generation of AI agents at Baidu Create 2026 and proposed Daily Active Agents (DAA) as a core industry metric. New products include DuMate, Miaoda app and enterprise editions, Baidu Yijing, and Famou Agent 2.0, supported by a full-stack Baidu AI Cloud and the ERNIE 5.1 foundation model.
Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on June 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time at Baidu Campus in Haidian District, Beijing. The board set May 18, 2026 (Hong Kong time) as the record date for Class A and Class B ordinary shares.
No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM. Baidu filed its Form 20-F with audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and published a Hong Kong Annual Report; both are available on its investor relations website and applicable regulator sites.