We in the West often think of Google (GOOG 2.34%) as ubiquitous. But in China, the response to Google has largely been "No, thanks," as the country already has its own mega search giant. Baidu (BIDU 2.47%) has long dominated the Chinese search market with over 70% of the Chinese market share. In this video, Motley Fool tech analyst Andrew Tonner tells us why, with Internet penetration and Internet advertising both still very low in China, Baidu is a great opportunity with a lot of room to grow.
Baidu: The Huge Opportunity
By Andrew Tonner and austin smith – Nov 20, 2012 at 5:01PM
NASDAQ: BIDU
Baidu
Market Cap
$32B
Today's Change
(-2.47%) $3.02
Current Price
$119.10
Price as of October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM ET
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About the Author
Andrew Tonner is a senior tech specialist for The Motley Fool. He is a graduate of The University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Follow @andrewtonner