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Lei Jun’s Pre-Dawn Xiaomi Promotion and Fitness Routine Win Zhou Hongyi’s Admiration
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun sparked discussions by emphasizing perseverance and innovation through social media posts aligning with the company’s 15th-anniversary product launch. Introducing three flagship devices featuring its self-developed Surge C1 chip, Lei highlighted Xiaomi’s 11-year semiconductor journey amid skepticism. His 7:10 AM gym post six hours after a late-night update reinforced his disciplined ethos. 360 Security’s Zhou Hongyi praised Xiaomi’s strategy of transparently addressing product flaws to build trust, reflecting shifting dynamics in China’s tech sector. With $1.4 billion invested in 2023 R&D and a 27% YoY rise in premium smartphone sales, Xiaomi signals confidence in vertical integration and its transition from fast-follower to high-end innovator.
