![Microsoft and Baidu close to search deal in China](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/600x400/baidu.jpg)
Baidu will take over the paid ads on Bing China, while Microsoft will provide all of the English results for Baidu.
In China, Bing is a very small player, taking less than 5 percent share.
Baidu is the giant, with 76 percent, while Google has a still-relevant 19 percent.
The deal is expected to be announced next week, possibly even Monday.
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 15 May 2011 22:55