0819 GMT - Kunlunxin's planned IPO could drive the re-rating of its parent Baidu, DBS analyst Andy Yu says in a research note. Both President Xi's explicit mention of China's AI chip breakthrough in his New Year speech as well as Biren's strong debut in Hong Kong have boosted investor appetite for AI chip stocks, the analyst says. Kunlunxin's valuation could reach 150 billion yuan, according to conservative estimates by DBS. The analyst thinks Kunlunxin's prospectus, when it becomes available, could be the next catalyst for Baidu, a key beneficiary of China's domestic AI chip ecosystem build-out. Baidu's shares last ended 9.35% higher at HK$143.80. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)
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January 02, 2026 03:19 ET (08:19 GMT)
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