In a development that underscores the increasingly competitive landscape of China’s tech sector, filings reveal that Beijing Baidu Netcom Technology Co., Ltd. is taking legal action against Xiaomi Corporation and Shanghai Yiyi Information Technology Co., Ltd. over alleged unfair competition practices.
The lawsuits, with the legal basis listed as “unfair competition disputes,” are set to be heard on **June 13th** at the Qingpu District People’s Court in Shanghai.
When approached for comment, representatives from both Baidu and Xiaomi had not responded by the time of this report’s publication.
For context, Beijing Baidu Netcom Technology Co., Ltd. serves as the core operating entity of Baidu Group, a pioneering force in China’s internet landscape. Founded on **June 5, 2001**, the company is headquartered in Beijing and is a major player in internet search, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
Xiaomi Corporation, established on **March 3, 2010**, is based in Beijing’s Haidian District and was founded by Lei Jun. The company has rapidly expanded from its roots in smartphones to encompass smart cars, semiconductors, the Internet of Things (IoT), and a broad range of consumer lifestyle products, often becoming a bellwether for consumer tech trends.
Shanghai Yiyi Information Technology Co., Ltd., incorporated on **February 9, 2018**, is based in Shanghai’s Qingpu District. The company’s business scope covers a range of products, including household appliances, gifts, office supplies, digital products, and communications equipment.
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