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This case study examines Google’s entry and struggles in the Chinese search engine market. It covers Google’s strategies, the regulatory environment, competition from local players like Baidu, and the cyber attack that led Google to consider exiting China. It is useful for understanding business strategy and international market challenges.
What's inside
- Google's entry and initial struggles in China
- Regulatory environment and censorship issues
- Competition from local players like Baidu
- Cyber attack and Google's consideration to exit China
- Strategic directions and market analysis
Who it is for: For students studying business strategy, international business, or marketing. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Google's entry into the Chinese market is discussed. Students learn about the challenges Google faced and the strategies it used.
Google's entry and early problems
Google's entry into China is described. Problems with censorship and local competition are explained. Google's initial strategies to deal with these problems are outlined.
The Chinese search engine market
The size of the Chinese search engine market is given. The market shares of different players are listed. The growth of the online advertising market in China is discussed.
Google's current strategy and recommendations
Google's current strategy in China is assessed. Recommendations for Google's future strategies are discussed. These include mergers, acquisitions and expanding services.
Key terms
- Censorship
- The control of information and what can be published.
- Market share
- The percentage of the total market that a company controls.
- BCG Matrix
- A tool to help companies decide which products to focus on.
- Mergers and acquisitions
- The combining of companies or the buying of one company by another.
- Pay for performance
- A model where payment depends on the results achieved.
- Localisation
- Adapting a product to a specific country or region.
Questions this document helps with
- What problems did Google face when entering the Chinese market?
- How did Google's market share in China compare to its global market share?
- What strategies could Google use to increase its market share in China?
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