Baidu’s Search Methodology Controversy Gets Heated Up as CCTV Steps In. (Updated with Videos)
When the Sanlu scandal was first revealed two months ago, it was rumored that China’s search engine giant, Baidu accepted 3 million RMB from Sanlu to block out search results that consist negative images of the notorious milk company. Since then, Baidu has become a target of online criticisms. ...
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Until Baidu AND China can elininate these kinds of dishonest dealings, there will always be a problem of suspicion and collusion within china. Too many are willing to “be on the take.” Is it a culturally ingrained process. Sad.
First, very good article.
Baidu’s guanxi is going through a historical low. I really wonder what is the common point for that many Chinese Internet brands to fight against Baidu.
Main reason I can think of is that they have abused of their strong market position and made angry some important people.
That important people in China has very close relationships with even more important people… and they all decided to change the rules?
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