On November 25, 2025, Baidu AI Cloud announced it led the creation of China’s first national standard for intelligent cloud services, officially approved for implementation in February 2026. This positions Baidu as a key player in China’s cloud and AI infrastructure, reinforcing its strategic pivot from legacy search to advanced AI and cloud businesses. BIDU shares traded at $117.95 (-1.06%) as of the latest session, following a strong rally the prior day. While no direct price movement is attributed to this announcement, Baidu’s expanding AI and cloud initiatives continue to support investor optimism amid broader market gains.