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Xiaomi Fines Partner $148,926 for Leaking Design Documents

On February 2, Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi decided to require a compensation of 1 million yuan ($148,926) from its partner, a molding technology company in Beijing, which leaked a draft version of the front and rear bumpers for Xiaomi's yet-to-be-released vehicle.

Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain Leaves Company

Manu Kumar Jain, the global vice president of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi, announced his resignation on January 30. Jain joined the firm in 2014 and joined its international business in July 2021. He has served as the head of Xiaomi's India business for a long time.

China Smartphone Sales in 2022 Reach Lowest Level in a Decade

On January 27, Counterpoint Research, a global research firm, released its sales report for China's smartphone market in 2022. The country's smartphone sales declined 14% year-on-year in the previous year and reached their lowest level in a decade.

Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun Steps Down From Roles at Three Affiliated Firms

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun has recently withdrawn from three affiliated companies, including Xiaomi Software Technology Co., Ltd., Xiaomi Pictures Co., Ltd. and Beijing Tianmi Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiaomi Developing Two Car Models Simultaneously

Xiaomi's first car reportedly will be a medium-sized fastback sedan referred to by internal code "Modena," with two versions for which the prices have not yet been decided.

Xiaomi Vice President Cui Baoqiu Leaves Group

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi issued a letter to all employees on December 30, announcing that Cui Baoqiu, the former vice president of the group and general manager of the Learning and Development Department, has left for personal reasons.

Xiaomi Sub-Brand Redmi’s K60 Smartphone Series Launched in China

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched its new Redmi K60 smartphone series in China on December 27. The new lineup includes the Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro, and Redmi K60E. A "Speed Edition" for the Note 12 Pro has also been launched.

Chinese Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Meizu to Build 1,000 Stores within Three Years

Meizu, a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, announced on December 23 that it will build 1,000 stores in the next three years, covering not only mobile phones and vehicles, but also AR glasses, tablets, watches and smart home appliances.

Xiaomi Obtains New Automotive Battery Patent

A battery patent application submitted by Xiaomi was authorized on December 20. This utility battery model is equipped with liquid cooling plates on both sides of each row of cells, allowing the temperature of each row to be regulated by two large liquid cooling plates.

Xiaomi and Its Investment Recipients ZMI and Black Shark Conduct Layoffs

Beijing-based tech giant Xiaomi has reportedly initiated a new round of layoffs. Furthermore, two enterprises that have received major Xiaomi backing – Black Shark and ZMI – have also been exposed to extensive layoffs.

Xiaomi Changes Management, William Lu to Succeed Wang Xiang as President

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, issued an internal letter on December 22, announcing that Wang Xiang, President of Xiaomi, will retire at the end of the month and continue to serve as a senior consultant.

Xiaomi Rumored to Conduct Layoffs and Concentrate Effort in Automotive Sector

Several Xiaomi employees recently wrote on Chinese career and social networking platform Maimai that during a product launch conference on December 11, roughly 6,000 employees received notices of being laid off.

Xiaomi 13 Flagship Smartphones Launched, Priced From $573

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi held a product launch conference on December 11, officially releasing the high-end flagship Xiaomi 13 smartphone series, a new MIUI 14 operating system and various AIoT products.

Xiaomi Invests in Automobile Chip Firm “Rhino”

Hanxing Venture Capital, a Xiaomi affiliate, recently increased its investment in Hefei-based chip firm Rhino. The company's core products are autonomous driving chips but is also involved in developing autonomous driving solutions and development tool chains.

Xiaomi Teases Features of Xiaomi 13, Desktop Computer, Headphones and Watches

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has recently begun to promote a press conference that will be held at 7 p.m. on December 1, Beijing time. The Xiaomi 13 smartphone series, the firm's first desktop computer and other products will all be released at the event.

Xiaomi’s Automaking Project Rumored to Lag, Autonomous Driving Tests Unsatisfactory

The progress of Xiaomi's vehicle manufacturing project is reportedly falling short of expectations, which may eventually lead to lower product competitiveness.

Upcoming Xiaomi 13 Smartphone Series May Cost $628

Affected by positioning upgrades, material costs, the continued impact of COVID-19, exchange rate fluctuations and other factors, the unit price of the upcoming Xiaomi 13 smartphone series is expected to increase by 15-20% to around 4,500 yuan ($628).

Xiaomi Sees Annual Decline in Q3 Net Profits and Revenue, Car Production Ran Smoothly

Xiaomi released its financial report for the third quarter of 2022 on November 23. Its revenue in the period was 70.47 billion yuan ($9.87 billion), down 9.7% year-on-year. Net profits were -1.476 billion yuan, while adjusted net profits were 2.117 billion yuan, down 59.1% year-on-year.

Xiaomi Confirms Launch of 13 Series Instead of 14 Series

According to a suspected leak of the packaging for a new product, Xiaomi will probably skip its 13 series and release 14 series directly. However, Wang Hua, general manager of Xiaomi's public relations department, denied the rumor.

OPPO, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Other Chinese Smartphone Firms to Adopt Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

During the Snapdragon Summit 2022, Qualcomm Technologies introduced its latest premium mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This new product is set to be adopted by many Chinese smartphone brands, including OPPO, Honor, OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi, and more.

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