Google gains ground on Baidu in China

Iria · Jan 18, 2006, 07:31 PM

U.S. Internet search giant Google is gaining on local rival Baidu in the race to dominate the fast-growing Chinese search engine market, according to a research firm's survey.

The study, conducted by Internet performance research firm Keynote Systems, bodes well for Google, which has made major moves to set up in China, which is the world's second-biggest online market and has 120 million users.

Google's Chinese site came out on top in 11 out of 13 categories, including general, news and image searches. Also, more consumers saw Google's search results as relevant, according to the survey, released Wednesday.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Google gains ground on Baidu in China U.S. Internet search giant Google is gaining on local rival Baidu in the race to dominate the fast-growing Chinese search engine market, according to a research firm's survey. The study, conducted by Internet performance research firm Keynote Systems, bodes well for Google, which has made major moves to set up in China, which is the world's second-biggest online market and has 120 million users. Google's Chinese site came out on top in 11 out of 13 categories, including general, news and image searches. Also, more consumers saw Google's search results as relevant, according to the survey, released Wednesday. __________ Read More / Source: News.com