Chinese State Broadcaster Goes to War With Baidu
Launches attacks on the search engine's credibility
Chinese search giant Baidu is locked in a war with state-run China Central Television, and the broadcaster is stepping up its efforts to discredit the Internet company with disparaging reports and a targeted website, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The conflict stems from a recent investigation led by CCTV that accuses Baidu of failing to properly check up on companies illegally advertising drugs on its site. Until now, Baidu has been seen as a government favorite due to its willingness to comply with Chinese censorship regulations.
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