Baidu to Provide 3G Search for China Unicom

Baidu, 10/18/09

Chinese online search provider Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) has announced a strategic partnership to provide wireless search to China Unicom's (NYSE: CHU; 0762.HK; 600050.SH) 3G mobile subscribers. Under the agreement, Baidu's wireless search service will be embedded in China Unicom's 3G mobile phone modules. China Unicom's mobile subscribers will be able to use pre-installed applications to access Baidu products, such as Baidu Knows, Baidu Post Bar, and search for images, news and MP3s. Baidu will also provide search functions within China Unicom's mobile internet sites.

Editor's Note: Baidu entered into a similar arrangement on 3G search with China Telecom (NYSE: CHA; 0728.HK) in May. Please see "Baidu, China Telecom Cooperate on Mobile Search," MD 5/18/09 issue.

Keywords: China Unicom wireless Baidu mobile search 3G 0728.HK 600050.SH BIDU CHU mobile Internet

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