Lei Jun

China celebrates 30th anniversary of country’s first internet connection in sign of support for the sector

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China celebrates 30th anniversary of country’s first internet connection in sign of support for the sector A government-backed forum commemorating the 30-year anniversary of China’s access to the global internet brought together the country’s regulators and Big Tech executives, including Tencent Holdings founder Pony Ma Huateng, on Saturday as Beijing moves to boost the private … Read more

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi sees robust demand for first EV, even as buyers face delivery wait times of more than 5 months

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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is seeing continued strong demand for its first electric vehicle (EV) – the SU7, short for Speed Ultra 7 – even as potential buyers face delivery wait times of more than five months, the South China Morning Post has learned. Buyers of the standard SU7 model, which costs 215,900 yuan (US$29,859), … Read more

Smartphone maker Xiaomi makes waves in crowded EV market with its keenly-priced SU7 model

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Xiaomi has got off to a racing start in the country’s crowded electric vehicle (EV) market, after saying it sold around 50,000 vehicles within half an hour of the launch of its new model, the SU7. The Chinese smartphone and gadget maker, which has been competing with Apple for years, now has its sights set … Read more

Xiaomi’s First Electric Car Su7 To Be Launched On March 28 In Three Variants

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Home Car And Bike Xiaomi’s First Electric Car Su7 To Be Launched On March 28 In Three Variants The SU7 will be available in 245/45 R19 and 245/40 R20 tire options along with 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels. (Image: X/@leijun) Xiaomi Su7: The reports from the auto market suggest that the Chinese tech company Xiaomi … Read more

Chinese EV players surprised by Apple’s decision to cancel car project, with Xiaomi CEO Lei saying he remains committed

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Lei Jun, founder and chairman of leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, which unveiled its first car late last year, said in a Weibo post on Wednesday that he was “very shocked” by Apple’s withdrawal from the EV sector. The tech billionaire, who has long tried to cultivate his image as the country’s answer to Apple … Read more

Xiaomi EV technology launch event will take place on December 28th

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Xiaomi EV technology launch event Xiaomi’s Stride event suggests the company has made or intends to make quick long steps in the EV space. As mentioned earlier, Xiaomi plans to unveil just the tech behind its EV on December 28th at 14:00 GMT+8 or 11:30 am IST. So, we are still far from seeing an … Read more

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun says he is inspired by Apple’s Steve Jobs and ready to take on Elon Musk’s Tesla in the EV market

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Lei Jun, founder of Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi, said he was ready to bring the company’s first electric vehicle to the market, having spent over 10 billion yuan (US$1.4 billion) developing a prototype with a team of 3,400 engineers. In an interview with China’s state broadcaster aired on Sunday, the entrepreneur said he was inspired … Read more