BIZARRE: Lei jun - You Need To See This

His father earned $7 a month; decades later, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun built a $20 billion fortune

Lei Jun's journey was marked by early financial struggles, yet he made a vow to be generous in the future. After founding Xiaomi, a prominent tech giant, he turned that promise into reality with substantial donations to Wuhan University. His philanthropic efforts began right after graduation and spanned many years.

The Times of India · Sep 29

I Drove One Of China's Fastest EVs And Found It Surprisingly Easy To Drive—Despite Its 1,500 Horsepower

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven. And starting at $75,000, it's a bargain.

InsideEVs · Jun 16

Elon Musk Branded 'Occasional Villain' After Making Awkward Faces While Posing for Photos at Xi Jinping State Dinner

Elon Musk's facial expressions at a Beijing state dinner hosted by Xi Jinping went viral, sparking online discussions about his unpredictable public persona and highlighting Tesla's strategic importance in China.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry

Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences.

Euronews · May 2

John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches

Ternus must navigate a protectionist Washington, a prickly Beijing and a Chinese consumer less interested in foreign brands.

Fortune · Apr 26

Snapmaker Raises Millions as Chinese Big Tech Investors Pile Into 3D Printing

Snapmaker rides its U1 tool changer to the big leagues.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 10, 2025

Tech Brief (Nov. 25): Trump Signs Executive Order for AI Project

Xiaomi and its founder Lei Jun stem stock rout with $115 million buyback, Alibaba and its affiliate Ant accelerate efforts to capture consumer attention in China’s booming AI sector

Caixin Global · Nov 25, 2025

The EV Tax Credit Dies Today. Get Ready For A Shift

Today on Critical Materials: the last day of the EV tax credit, demand for wrecked EVs is up and Xiaomi tears down the Tesla Model Y to learn what makes it tick

InsideEVs · Sep 30, 2025

Xiaomi CEO Reveals Company Bought 3 Tesla Model Ys To Tear Apart: '...Disassembling The Parts One By One'

Xiaomi Corp. (OTC: XIACF) (OTC: XIACY) CEO Lei Jun revealed on Thursday that the company bought three Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y cars for an in-depth study. While speaking at the Beijing National Convention Center, Lei shared details about the process of taking the cars apart for analysis.

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2025

Billionaire Xiaomi Founder Unleashes $630 Xiaomi 17 Pro — iPhone 17 Killer or Overhyped?

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is rapidly accelerating its transformation from a smartphone vendor to a multi-sector powerhouse, leveraging its success in Electric Vehicles (EVs) to drive future growth.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26, 2025