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Xiaomi Responds to Lithuania’s Claim that Its Mobile Phones Have Built-In Censorship Capabilities

Lithuania's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that the phones sold in Europe by Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Company have built-in censorship functions to detect certain sensitive terms.

Xiaomi Surpasses Apple to Become World’s No.2 in Smartphone Shipments for Q2 2021

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has taken second place from Apple in the global smartphone shipments ranking during the second quarter of 2021, according to Canalys.

Xiaomi’s Founder Lei Jun to Give 600 Shares to Every Employee of Jinshan Group

On Monday, Lei Jun, chairman of Jinshan Group announced in a letter that he would give 600 shares to all employees of Jinshan.

Autonomous Driving Startup Zongmu Technology Raises $190 Million from Investors Including Xiaomi, Qualcomm

Chinese autonomous driving system startup Zongmu Technology announced that it has raised a total of $190 million in its Series D round of funding, including from a Xiaomi-backed investment fund.

Xiaomi-backed Dreame Unveils Robot Vacuum with Lidar Technology

Chinese smart home-cleaning appliances maker Dreame has launched a series of products in international markets, including the flagship Dreame Bot L10 Pro, a two-in-one sweeping and mopping robot vacuum equipped with a lidar navigation system.

Xiaomi Ranks 4th in BrandZ Top 50 Global Brands, OPPO Follows in 6th Place

On May 10, Kantar and Google released their 2021 BrandZ™ Top 50 Global Brands in China report. Xiaomi was ranked No. 4, along with Alibaba, ByteDance, and Huawei in the top four on the list. Another smartphone-maker, OPPO, was ranked 6th and was selected as the Outstanding Globalizing Chinese Global Brand Builder.

Redmi’s First Gaming Smartphone to Launch This Month, May Feature Dimensity 1200 Chipset

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has confirmed that its first gaming phone will be released by the end of this month.

Xiaomi’s First Car to Be Priced Between $15,000 to $46,000: CEO Lei Jun

Xiaomi’s first vehicle will be either an SUV or a sedan, co-founder and CEO Lei Jun told excited fans during a live-stream session on Tuesday evening.

Xiaomi Launches Its First Foldable Phone Mi MIX FOLD with Liquid Lens

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Tuesday launched the brand’s first foldable smartphone, the Mi MIX FOLD, packed with top-notch innovative features.

Xiaomi Confirms It Will Spend $10 Billion On Building its Own Electric Cars

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has officially announced that it will start manufacturing electric cars, as the company seeks to diversify beyond smartphones and consumer electronics.

Xiaomi Unveils Rest of Mi 11 Series Lineup Including Mi 11 Ultra with Second Display Next To Rear Cameras

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Wednesday unveiled the rest of its Mi 11 flagship family, as well as a next-generation fitness band and a gaming Wi-Fi router.

Xiaomi to Start Making Electric Vehicles at Great Wall Motor Plant: Report

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is planning to use one of Great Wall Motor’s plants to make their own electric vehicles (EVs), according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter.

S&P Dow Jones Indices to Approve Xiaomi Index Re-inclusion after US Investment Ban Halted

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) announced on Monday that Xiaomi is eligible to be included on indices again after it won a court ruling which temporarily lifted a US government investment ban in the Chinese smartphone maker.

Xiaomi Reportedly Preparing Electric Car Project that Could Launch as Soon as April

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is currently preparing to make its own electric cars and could launch the venture as soon as April, according to Chinese media outlet 36Kr, citing investors close to the company.

China VC Weekly: Bodybuilding, Property Trading and more

Xiaomi injects funds into bodybuilding course maker I-Fitness, Julive rakes in 400 million yuan, Allianz tightens partnership with WeLab, while Xpeng Motors secures a new commitment from the Guangdong government.

Xiaomi Shares Surge After US Court Suspends Investment Ban

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi saw its shares climb by 7% on Monday after a US court granted a preliminary injunction against a pending government ban.

Xiaomi Rumored to Unveil First Foldable Phone in April, Mi 10S Confirmed to Launch on March 10

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi could be launching its first foldable smartphone this year, as part of the Mi MIX series, according to multiple sources.

Xiaomi Revives MiTalk as Audio Chat App Amid Concerns Raised Over China’s Clubhouse Clones

Just eight days after being shut down, Xiaomi’s instant messaging app MiTalk announced a comeback.

Xiaomi Unveils Redmi K40 Series with Snapdragon 888 Chipset

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi released its flagship K40 Series on Thursday, which includes three models: the K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro Plus.

Race for Dominance in China’s Electric Car Industry Heats Up Amid Flurry of Tie-ups between Tech Giants and Automakers

The race to become the leader of clean energy vehicles in the world’s largest auto market is on, with more and more tie-ups established between China’s tech giants and traditional automakers.

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