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Xiaomi

Xiaomi designs and sells smartphones, tablets, fitness trackers, and apps. Since its launch in Beijing in 2010, the company has gone on to become one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, challenging Apple and Samsung for market share, particularly in China and Southeast Asia.

Chairman / President

Lei Jun

CEO / Managing Director

Lei Jun

CFO / Finance Director

Lam Sai Wai (Alain)

Industry

Electronics

Website

xiaomi.com

Headquarters address

Xiaomi Campus. Anningzhuang Road. Haidian District. Beijing, China

Stock Code

SEHK:1810

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