Baidu's Kunlunxin Targets $50 Billion Hong Kong IPO

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1Baidu's chip unit Kunlunxin plans a Hong Kong IPO at a target valuation of $50 billion, The Information reported citing two sources.

Amid the global race for AI chips, Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlunxin plans a Hong Kong IPO at a target valuation of $50 billion, reported by The Information citing two sources. The move aims to unlock value from the chip subsidiary and raise capital for expansion in the competitive AI semiconductor market.

The ambitious valuation would place Kunlunxin among the most valuable AI chip startups in Asia, highlighting rising demand for domestic AI solutions in China. Kunlunxin develops AI chips for cloud and edge computing, competing with Nvidia's offerings in the Chinese market.

Baidu stock (BIDU) traded at $104.22 at the close on June 26, off an intraday low of $100.32, which may act as near-term support. Investors will watch for official filings with the Hong Kong exchange, as regulatory approvals could serve as a key catalyst for the stock.