Baidu, Inc. announced that its Class A ordinary shares will become eligible for trading through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program starting 7 September 2026, following confirmation by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 4 September 2026.
The forthcoming inclusion will allow mainland Chinese investors to access Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares directly, broadening the group’s domestic shareholder base and improving overall liquidity. Baidu operates under a weighted-voting-rights structure: each Class A share carries one vote, while each Class B share carries ten votes. Its American depositary shares, representing eight Class A shares each, trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol BIDU.
Management highlighted the Stock Connect admission as “an important step toward expanding the Company’s reach among Chinese Mainland investors” and reiterated a commitment to long-term strategic execution and sustainable growth.
Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in Baidu securities. The company’s board is chaired by co-founder and CEO Robin Yanhong Li, with four independent directors: Yuanqing Yang, Jixun Foo, Sandy Ran Xu and Xiaodan Liu.
The announcement was released in Hong Kong on 4 September 2026.
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