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Sohu offers original entertainment productions, including serialized dramas and video programs in genres such as romance, fantasy, suspense, supernatural mystery, and youth drama.

Masked Love: A revenge story about a wealthy young woman who is reborn and seeks to settle old scores

Busiyi: Zhiguai: A supernatural mystery following a ghost hunter investigating strange occurrences involving evil spirits

Please Enter Your Dream: A romantic fantasy exploring a thousand-year connection through dreams and longing

Glory Youth: A youth drama about cadets facing the challenges of life at a military academy

Ye City Fu: Li Sheng: A relationship drama centered on complicated emotions and conflicts in Night City

Origin of the Sohu Brand Name

The name Sohu combines two elements: "Sou," meaning search, and "Hu," meaning fox. "Sou" represents the company's original focus on Internet search, while the fox symbolizes intelligence, agility, and vitality in Chinese culture.

Sohu's origins date back to November 1, 1995, when Dr. Zhang Chaoyang returned to China after studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In August 1996, he secured angel investment and established Aitexin Information Technology Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Sohu. One of its early services was the Aitexin website, which featured a categorized search tool known as Aitexin Compass.

As the company shifted its focus toward search technology, it adopted the name "Sohu" in November 1997, replacing the earlier spelling "Souhu." Aitexin officially changed its company name to Sohu in February 1998. Later that year, its website address was changed from SOHOO.COM to SOHU.COM, completing the brand transition.

Sohu introduced itself to Chinese Internet users with the slogan "Rely on maps when you go out, and look for Sohu when you go online." The slogan reflected its ambition to become a familiar starting point for online information searches.

Sohu's History and Major Milestones

Sohu's development has followed several major stages in China's Internet industry, from early search services and portal websites to news, video, online gaming, and digital entertainment.

November 1, 1995: Zhang Chaoyang returned to China from MIT, laying the groundwork for the company's eventual establishment.

August 1996: Aitexin Information Technology Co., Ltd. was founded with angel investment as Sohu's predecessor.

February 1998: The Sohu brand was officially established, accompanied by the launch of one of China's early large-scale categorized search engines.

1999: Sohu expanded into news and content services, developing into a comprehensive Internet portal. Zhang Chaoyang was also named one of Time magazine's "Global 50 Digital Heroes."

July 12, 2000: Sohu was listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SOHU. In September, it acquired ChinaRen, a popular online community among young Internet users.

Third Quarter of 2002: Sohu recorded its first profitable quarter.

November 2005: Sohu was selected as the Internet content service sponsor for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

2008: Sohu provided extensive online coverage of the Beijing Olympics, including exclusive reports on the Olympic flame's journey to Mount Everest.

April 2, 2009: Changyou, Sohu's online gaming subsidiary, went public on NASDAQ.

September 2009: Sohu Video launched the China Online Video Anti-Piracy Alliance to promote legitimate online video distribution.

2009–2010: Sohu Video expanded its licensed international content library with overseas films and television series for Chinese audiences.

April 24, 2013: Sohu News Client surpassed 100 million users, becoming the first news app in China to reach this milestone.

November 2017: Sogou, a Sohu subsidiary, was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

May 2018: Sohu Group's listed holding parent company moved its registered office to the Cayman Islands.

2020: Sohu News Client reported a user reach of 700 million.

April 2020: Changyou completed its privatization and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sohu.

September 2021: Sogou completed its privatization and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tencent.

November 2021: Sohu Video introduced Zhang Chaoyang's Physics Class, expanding its knowledge-focused live-streaming content.

About Sohu

Sohu is a Chinese Internet company whose businesses span news, video, online entertainment, online communities, and digital content. Its platforms cover a range of interests, from current affairs and entertainment to educational programming.

Since its beginnings in Internet search, Sohu has expanded into a broader digital media business. Its development reflects the changing landscape of China's online media industry, particularly the shift from traditional web portals to mobile news services, video platforms, and online entertainment.