Baidu Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to US$5 billion of the company's shares, effective through December 31, 2028. The repurchases may be conducted through open market transactions or other legally permissible means, in compliance with applicable regulations and subject to market conditions.

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