The move enables qualified investors on the Chinese Mainland to trade Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed stock through local brokers. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange confirmed the inclusion on September 7, finalizing a dual-program integration that allows for expanded cross-border trading of the AI giant’s equity.

By securing a spot in these mutual market access mechanisms, Baidu aims to broaden its investor base beyond existing international shareholders. The company expects the move to improve share liquidity and deepen its presence within the domestic Chinese financial market, marking a shift in how Mainland capital can interact with the Beijing-based technology firm.