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Core Viewpoint - The listing of Kunlun Chip is seen as a "mid-game adjustment" in Baidu's AI strategy rather than a "final answer" [2][20][37] Group 1: Listing Impact - Baidu's stock surged nearly 10% following the announcement of Kunlun Chip's listing application, restoring its market value to 395.5 billion HKD [2][20] - Kunlun Chip is projected to achieve over 2 billion CNY in revenue by 2025, with over 40% of its revenue coming from external clients, supported by a significant procurement order from China Mobile [2][20] Group 2: Underlying Issues - Despite the optimistic revenue figures, Kunlun Chip's post-investment valuation is only 21 billion CNY, significantly lower than competitors like Moore Threads and Muxi [3][21] - The company is heavily reliant on internal orders from Baidu, with over 60% of its revenue coming from Baidu's search and Wenxin model [24][25] - Kunlun Chip's technological advancements do not bridge the generational gap with Nvidia's CUDA ecosystem, which dominates the market [3][23] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The global AI chip market is highly competitive, with Nvidia's data center revenue reaching 51.2 billion USD in Q3 2025, growing 66% year-over-year [30] - Domestic competitors like Huawei's Ascend and Cambricon are gaining ground, with Cambricon achieving profitability and increasing brand recognition [31] - The domestic AI chip market is facing potential oversupply, with local brands' penetration rate reaching 30% and shipment volumes exceeding 820,000 units by 2025 [31] Group 4: Investment Perspective - Investors are increasingly cautious, focusing on "technical barriers + commercialization capability," areas where Kunlun Chip shows weaknesses [32][34] - The predicted revenue growth for Kunlun Chip lacks solid support, as it heavily relies on large orders from state-owned enterprises, raising concerns about sustainability [32][34] - The core issue for Baidu's AI strategy is not a lack of funding but a lack of clear direction, as it struggles to find a coherent growth path [33][36]