Baidu vs. Tencent: Which Chinese AI Stock Is the Better Buy Now?

China’s tech giants Baidu (BIDU) and Tencent Holdings Limited (TCEHY) have both emerged as major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) race. Baidu – often called the “Google of China” – dominates Internet search and online advertising in its home market, while Tencent runs the ubiquitous WeChat super-app and a vast gaming and social media empire. Both companies are investing heavily in AI, from large language models to cloud computing and autonomous driving, making them prime candidates for investors ...