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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun highlighted the SU7’s success as proof of their focused automotive strategy. Lei contrasts their single-model approach with competitors, emphasizing their proven “Xiaomi Model” methodology. Early interest in the upcoming YU7 surpasses that of the SU7, attracting a wider audience. While optimistic, Xiaomi remains cautious, accelerating preparations for the YU7’s launch, aiming for further growth.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun stated the company will avoid a price war, focusing on sustainable growth in the automotive sector. Xiaomi aims for a long-term hardware profit margin capped at 5% and plans to produce its own automotive chips. The YU7 standard edition pricing will be decided just before launch. The company projects its automotive, chip, and other new ventures will achieve profitability in Q3 or Q4, supported by strong Q1 performance and significant investment in intelligent driving system R&D.

The article explores the potential and pitfalls of AI in healthcare. While AI doctors promise improved precision, studies reveal they can amplify existing biases in treatment based on factors like income, gender, or race. Concerns about data quality and inherent biases within healthcare systems necessitate adjustments. The solution involves a shift from a disease-centered approach to a focus on the overall patient, alongside ongoing medical progress and the use of data.

POP MART’s LABUBU designer toys are experiencing immense global popularity, particularly in the US, fueled by celebrity endorsements and social media trends. Sales in the US market are booming, rivaling luxury goods. The craze has led to customization, high demand, and even the development of secondary industries. While successful, the company faces challenges in IP development and balancing product scarcity with market responsiveness.

Xiaomi’s stock is trading around HK$53.2, nearing a previous high. Its P/E ratio of 54 indicates strong growth potential. Facing the question of whether to buy, CEO Lei Jun emphasizes Xiaomi’s improving fundamentals and long-term performance, expressing confidence in future growth for long-term investors.

According to IDC’s latest report on China’s Passive Optical LAN market, Huawei remains the market leader for the sixth consecutive year. The study projects steady growth with a 7.3% expansion in 2025 and an estimated RMB 2.52 billion market by 2029. Huawei’s F5G-A all-optical campus solution, featuring 50G PON and Wi-Fi 7, and its AI-powered FTTO Planner are key drivers of this growth.

Ant Group’s “AI Health Guardian” has passed CAICT’s trustworthiness evaluation for large-scale medical health models, confirming its reliability. Launched in September 2024, the AI-powered service provides doctor recommendations, health assessments, and more. It leverages a medical-focused language model and has already served 40 million users, demonstrating successful integration and collaboration within healthcare.

Xiaomi is combating speculation surrounding the pricing of its upcoming YU7 electric vehicle. The company issued a statement dismissing all circulating price estimates as unfounded, urging consumers to await official announcements. Company executives, including Wang Hua, emphasized pricing will only be confirmed just before the launch. Xiaomi also aims for its automotive division to achieve profitability this year, with significant investment in intelligent driving development.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei, addressing a shareholder meeting, acknowledged the indirect impact of US tariffs. While recognizing potential price and demand fluctuations, Wei remained optimistic about the semiconductor industry, particularly AI chips. He highlighted strong, consistently unmet demand for AI processors and confidently forecast a “very good” outlook for TSMC over the next decade.

A former delivery rider in Shandong province suffered a medical emergency and is in a coma, facing significant medical bills. Despite having moved to a competitor, his previous employer provided financial aid, including an initial 50,000 yuan and an additional 50,000 yuan in assistance, from its Rider Care Program. This program, which has aided thousands and distributed millions in aid, has recently expanded to cover children of riders and a wider range of illnesses.