China Investigates Search Engine Baidu After Student Dies Of Cancer

Baidu, China's largest search engine, is under investigation after college student with a rare form of cancer said it promoted a fraudulent treatment center. Baidu, China's largest search engine, is under investigation after college student with a rare form of cancer said it promoted a fraudulent treatment center. Chinese health and Internet authorities have launched an investigation into Baidu, the country's largest search engine, following the death of a college student who accused Baidu of misleading him to a fraudulent cancer treatment. Experts believe the scandal will damage the credibility of Baidu's search results, and its long-term economic prospects. On Monday, news of the government investigation caused Baidu's stock to tumble by nearly 8% on the NASDAQ.