This article is based on first-hand reporting by journalists from the China Development and Reform News, conducted during the “Vibrant China Research Tour.” During the visit, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun praised Beijing’s supportive business environment and policies, calling them a key driver of Xiaomi’s rapid growth. He expressed sincere gratitude for the city’s fertile ground…
Xiaomi’s Strategic Pivot: AI as Core Pillar In May 2025, Xiaomi renamed its business division to “Smart EV, AI & Innovation”, signaling AI’s elevation to strategic parity with automobiles. President Lu Weibing declared: “AI and in-house chips are our twin engines for the next decade.” Benchmarking Li Auto: Li Xiang (Li Auto CEO)…
At Xiaomi’s 2025 Investor Conference, founder Lei Jun shared deep insights into the company’s core strategies with global investors. Currently ranked among the top three smartphone makers worldwide, Xiaomi is also accelerating its expansion into the electric vehicle and semiconductor sectors. This article summarizes the key highlights of Lei Jun’s remarks, shedding light on the…
On the evening of May 22, 2025, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group, made his first public appearance after more than a month of “public opinion storms” to host the “Xiaomi 15th Anniversary Strategic New Product Launch Conference”. This launch conference holds great significance for Xiaomi, and Lei Jun personally hosted the…
With just hours to go before Xiaomi‘s 15th Anniversary Strategic New Product Launch Event at 7 PM on May 22, 2025, the global tech community is fixated on this event dubbed a “technological turning point.” Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, will host the 3-hour presentation, personally unveiling game-changing products: a self-developed chip,…
Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi’s self-developed and designed cell phone SoC chip “Xuanjie O1” will be released soon. On the evening of May 15, 2025, Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO Lei Jun released a Weibo that Xiaomi’s self-developed and designed cell phone SoC chip “Xuanjie O1”, will be released in late May. The Xiaomi self-developed cell phone SoC chip…
Xiaomi has been making frequent moves recently, sparking widespread attention. From the position adjustment of Lei Jun, a pivotal figure in the company, to the renaming of the intelligent driving system of its popular product, the Xiaomi SU7, and the news about the highly anticipated new vehicle, the Xiaomi YU7, these events collectively underscore Xiaomi’s…
In the highly competitive smartphone industry, a decade is a significant period. Lei Jun, the visionary leader behind Xiaomi, has steered the company through a remarkable journey. In 2011, Xiaomi entered the market as a disruptor, revolutionizing the rules with its 1999 – yuan smartphone that offered unbeatable value for money. This move not only…
Behind the naming strategy of Xiaomi Electric Vehicles lies a profound business logic, as revealed by Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi Group, in an exclusive interview. He mentions that although there are numerous examples within the industry of brands achieving premiumization through renaming or acquisitions, Xiaomi Auto, as a crucial part of the Xiaomi…
This article is an objective record of a business news reporter’s interview with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The following is a selection of the conversation. there were no moments of self-doubt in between lei Jun: “There is no turning back, and at that time we made it sound so full that there was no room…