Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-05 05:42Core Viewpoint - Baidu's semiconductor subsidiary Kunlun Chip plans to go public in Hong Kong, which has led to a significant increase in Baidu's stock price, reflecting a fundamental shift in the company's investment narrative from a traditional search advertising company to an AI infrastructure provider [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Baidu's stock surged over 7% in the afternoon session, currently up 4.49% at HKD 120.9, with a trading volume of HKD 1.648 billion [1] Group 2: Kunlun Chip Developments - Kunlun Chip recently raised USD 283 million, achieving a valuation of USD 2.97 billion [1] - The company was previously known as Baidu's Intelligent Chip and Architecture Department and became independent in April 2021 [1] - On November 13, Baidu launched two new AI chips, Kunlun Chip M100 and M300, along with two new ultra-node products, Baidu Tianchi 256 and 512, and announced a five-year roadmap for Kunlun Chip [1] Group 3: Market Outlook - JPMorgan believes that Baidu's revenue growth will significantly increase due to the sales of Kunlun chips and GPU computing demand [1] - Revenue from Kunlun chips is projected to rise from approximately RMB 1.3 billion in 2025 to RMB 8.3 billion in 2026, representing a sixfold increase [1]