Founded on January 6, 2010, iQIYI is a Chinese subscription-based video streaming service owned by Baidu and headquartered in Beijing. The company's core mission is to provide high-quality entertainment content, including films and television series, to a global audience. iQIYI offers a range of services such as streaming media, video on demand, digital distribution, film production, and film distribution. The platform is available in five languages and serves a worldwide market, aiming to be a leading player in the entertainment and mass media industry.
Notable figures associated with iQIYI include founder and CEO Gong Yu and Chairman He Junjie. The company is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol IQ. Key achievements include its rapid expansion to serve a global audience and its significant role in producing and distributing popular Chinese films and TV series. iQIYI's impact is evident in its contribution to the digital entertainment landscape, offering diverse content and innovative streaming solutions to millions of users worldwide.