Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun eyes AI integration and global expansion

The CEO of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi's Lei Jun said on Monday that his company is determined to integrate AI technology in to all of its products and boost the company’s global influence.

Lei says he was inspired to make ambitious plans for the company’s future after attending a symposium on private enterprises in Beijing on Monday, where Chinese President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, delivered an important speech after consultations with representatives from private companies.

"I feel deeply the care, support, and encouragement from the general secretary and the Party for private enterprises and entrepreneurs. This has greatly boosted our confidence," Lei said.

Lei added that Xi had provided invaluable advice, encouraging private enterprises to remain committed to their core businesses and enhance their global competitiveness.

"Over the past 15 years, Xiaomi has remained dedicated to smartphones, electric vehicles, smart home products, and intelligent manufacturing. Our goal is to integrate cutting-edge technologies, like AI, into our terminal products to enhance consumer experiences. Secondly, while expanding in the domestic market, we are also striving to boost the global influence of Chinese products," he said.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun eyes AI integration and global expansion

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela