Baidu: China's Leading Search Engine
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Case Details: |
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BSTR293 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs.
300;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Shipping & Handling Charges extraThemes
Innovation
| Growth Strategy |
Emerging Markets |
| Case Length |
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19 Pages |
| Period |
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2002-2008 |
| Pub Date |
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2008 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Baidu.com,
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| Industry |
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Internet and E-Commerce |
| Countries
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China |
Abstract:
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Baidu.com, Inc. (Baidu) referred to as 'Chinese Google'is
the leading Chinese language search engine, with a market share of 60.1% in
China as of 2007. It was founded by Robin Li and Eric Xu in 2000 with the aim of
offering Internet search solutions in Chinese.
The majority of web surfers in China preferred Baidu as their primary search
engine as it offered them a variety of features such as an MP3 search service,
instant messaging, and online games. Baidu's investments in technology along
with its focus on local content helped it in maintaining its lead in the fast
growing search engine market in China. Its biggest rival was Google China, the
second biggest search engine in China.
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It posed a great threat to Baidu with its
technology and experience. The case discusses the rise of Baidu
in China and examines in detail the reasons for its success. It
concludes with a note on its competitors and the challenges
Baidu faces in China.
Issues:
» Analyze the fast growing Internet market in China and understand the reasons
for Baidu's success in the market.
» Analyze Baidu's launch and growth strategy in China and how it attained market
leadership.
» Identify the future challenges faced by Baidu in China
Contents:
Keywords:
Growth strategy, Competition, Market entry, Market leader,
pricing, customer-centric strategy, e-commerce, Internet search market, search
engine, Baidu, Google, China
China's Google?
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