Shares of Baidu Inc. (BIDU) experienced a significant rally on October 14, 2025, as part of a broader surge in US-listed Chinese stocks. The positive momentum was largely driven by renewed investor optimism regarding a potential de-escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China. Market sentiment improved following a more conciliatory tone from former President Donald Trump over the weekend, which eased fears of an impending tariff war that had unsettled markets the previous week. This shift in sentiment followed a period of heightened tension, where threats of new tariffs and export controls were exchanged. While there were no major company-specific announcements from Baidu on this date, the stock benefited from the improved macroeconomic outlook for Chinese companies. The rally helped recover a portion of the losses experienced by Baidu and other Chinese tech stocks in the preceding days, which were marked by concerns over escalating trade friction.