Form 3 Filing for Baidu, Inc. - Ownership Change

This filing reports a change in beneficial ownership for Baidu, Inc. (BIDU), specifically concerning Class A ordinary shares. The reporting owner, Liu Xiaodan, identified as a director, holds 13,744 Class A ordinary shares directly. Additionally, the filing details restricted shares granted on February 6, 2026, which vest over two years, subject to continued service. These restricted shares, representing 32,384 underlying Class A ordinary shares, do not have a specified expiration date. The shares are held in the form of American Depositary Shares, with each ADS representing eight Class A ordinary shares. The signature date for this report is March 18, 2026.