Update: Baidu declined to comment as well.
Top officials from Baidu were said to have flown to Silicon Valley to talk about a possible collaboration with Facebook, according to a news report by Sina. Baidu spokesperson declined to elaborate. We have sent Baidu an email to confirm the news, though.
The meet up could be a follow up from their previous meetings, where Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Baidu in China last year. At last year’s Sun Valley Media Conference, Baidu CEO Robin Li, said that enterprises like Facebook should enter the China market quickly. He believes that with proper practice and patience, there will opportunities to succeed in China.
At the same event, Mr Li also said that Baidu is looking to expand overseas. Its success in the Chinese market will provide enough resources to help Baidu expand in other countries. Baidu recorded over US$1 billion of ads revenue last year.
As of now, take this news with a pinch of salt. We’ll update as we learn.
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