Like Alphabet in the U.S., Baidu is also working on a host of other technologies. Employees now have the option of registering their faces, which they can use to get through security checkpoints and even pay for things like lunch or items at vending machines. Meanwhile, a small park on its campus is used to try out autonomous vehicles. This week, Baidu announced it will work with BYD - China's leading electric car maker, which is backed by Warren Buffett - to reach mass production of autonomous cars within three years. （Baidu works on a host of other technologies, CNBC）
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In recent years, Baidu's progress in scientific research and innovation has been remarkable. Many Chinese enterprises such as Baidu keep a foothold in the world through independent innovation, due to the favorable innovation environment which benefits by China's in-depth implementation of the national intellectual property strategy.
（Editor Li Xingyi）
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