Microsoft partners with Baidu to push Windows 10 in China

Microsoft has partnered with search giant Baidu in China in an effort to push Windows 10 availability in the country. In addition, Baidu will also be the default home page and search engine for the new Microsoft Edge browser. The service will deliver Universal Windows Applications for search, videos and more for Windows 10. According to the Windows 10 blog, “We’re excited to be working with leading hardware and software companies in China to develop ground-breaking devices and consumer experiences for Windows 10.” Yusuf Mehdi, Windows and devices vice president and author of the blog added that in partnership with Baidu, “We will make it easy for Baidu customers to upgrade to Windows 10 and we will deliver a custom experience for customers in China, providing local browsing and search experiences.” In the past, Microsoft has also partnered with Tencent, a social networking and gaming service in the world, Qihoo 360, an internet security company in China along with Lenovo, one of the world’s leading PC manufacturers as well. Mehdi added that the company has seen great feedback from the Xiaomi program, which is helping them test Windows 10 on mobile devices with a set of Xiaomi Mi 4 power users. Yusuf Mehdi also points out that, “Baidu’s new Windows 10 distribution channel, Baidu “Windows 10 Express” will make it easy for Chinese Internet users to download an official Windows 10 experience.”