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

Over 80,000 foreign travelers have entered south China's Hainan Province visa-free since the launch of the island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), an increase of 64 percent year on year, according to official data.

Since the special customs operations began on Dec 18, 2025, ports across the province have maintained stable operation, with the number of foreign travelers continuously growing.

Data from the Haikou General Station of Immigration Inspection showed that from Dec 18, 2025 to Friday, ports across Hainan inspected 180,000 foreign nationals entering and exiting the country, an increase of 46.5 percent year on year, accounting for 58.6 percent of the total number of inbound and outbound travelers during the same period.

A total of 80,000 foreign travelers entered under visa-free policies, accounting for 94.2 percent of the total number of foreign tourists entering the country during the period.

Most of the foreign travelers came to China for tourism, who were mainly from Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, and Singapore.

Hainan sees sharp increase in foreign travelers entering visa-free