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A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared ?anonymously on a developer platform last week was revealed to be from Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle giant Xiaomi, and not DeepSeek as initially thought.
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 19, 2026
Mystery AI model suspected to be DeepSeek V4 is revealed to be from Xiaomi
The model, called Hunter Alpha, surfaced ?on an AI gateway platform on March 11 without any developer attribution and was later described as a ¡°stealth model.¡±
An Alibaba logo is displayed at the company's booth at the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2025. Price wars are holding back earnings estimates for Chinese internet platform companies while artificial intelligence hardware makers are pulling ahead.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 27, 2026
China AI hardware firms trump internet giants in growth outlook
The AI boom is propelling upward revisions for hardware names in contrast with internet platforms held back by price wars.
As part of efforts to boost security of user data as ?online fraud and data breaches increase in the world¡¯s second-largest smartphone market, India is proposing requiring smartphone makers to share their source codes with the government, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 12, 2026
India mulls forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi¡¯s efforts to boost security of user data as ?online fraud and data breaches increase in the country.
Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker's new electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing on May 22.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 5, 2025
The human cost of Xiaomi¡¯s rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs
Staff across China¡¯s tech sector complain they spend all their time at the office, with several saying that overwork is prevalent in many top firms.
A Xiaomi SU7 model electric car is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing in April last year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 6, 2025
Porsche and Xiaomi face off over custom-model buyers in China
Xiaomi is competing for consumers who may otherwise opt for an individualized Porsche or another premium European brand.
Attendees hold their smartphones as the new Xiaomi electric SUV YU7 is unveiled onstage, at the Chinese smartphone maker's launch event in Beijing on May 22.
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Sep 18, 2025
China is sending its world-beating auto industry into a tailspin
The sector is showing symptoms of a vastly oversupplied market ¡ª and point to a potential shakeout mirroring turmoil in country¡¯s property and solar industries.
A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle in Shanghai
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 28, 2025
Chinese carmakers resist Beijing¡¯s call to end brutal price war
Domestic EV maker Leapmotor said recently that while the government¡¯s campaign is beneficial for the industry, it won¡¯t affect its pricing tactics.
Lei Jun introduces the Xiaomi YU7 sport utility vehicle during a launch event in Beijing on June 26.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 7, 2025
Xiaomi founder¡¯s bold EV bet is paying off where Apple¡¯s failed
The tech firm¡¯s success in the EV space has burnished founder Lei Jun¡¯s reputation, making it one of the most valuable companies in China.
The Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 26, 2025
China¡¯s Xiaomi to launch first SUV as shares near record high
Now valued at $187 billion, Xiaomi is worth more than Chinese EV leader BYD as it grows its footprint in the world¡¯s largest car market.
The logo of Xiaomi is seen on a tire wheel of the SU7, the company's first electric vehicle, on display at a showroom in Beijing on March 25.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 2, 2025
Three reported dead after Xiaomi car with driver assistance crashes
The incident is likely to spark scrutiny over the smart driving software deployed in many of today¡¯s cars.
William Lu, president and partner of Xiaomi, presents the new Xiaomi 15 series ahead of the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 2.
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2025
Xiaomi raises $5.5 billion in upsized Hong Kong share sale
Xiaomi has been investing aggressively in its nascent EV business to drive growth and recently increased its 2025 delivery target.
A statue of of a bull in Pudong's Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai
BUSINESS
Feb 19, 2025
Xi¡¯s new corporate champions showcase his priorities and control
The tech champions present at a meeting with the Chinese president suggest that he is rallying troops from the business sector to fight a geopolitical battle.
Chinese President Xi Jinping
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 14, 2025
Xi to chair symposium attended by Jack Ma and other Chinese business leaders, sources say
Xi rarely chairs symposiums about the private sector, and the event underscores the numerous challenges currently facing China.
A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle on display at one of the company's stores in Shanghai on April 2
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 18, 2024
China EV makers bet on self-driving models to fend off Tesla
Chinese electric car manufacturers say their advanced driving-assistance services ¡ª which can navigate highways or busy city streets ¡ª are coming very soon.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra on stage during its launch in Beijing on Tuesday. The Chinese tech company made its foray into the EV industry earlier this year.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2024
Xiaomi launches faster version of flagship EV in a challenge to Tesla
Xiaomi entered China¡¯s crowded EV market in March with the launch of its hit SU7.
A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle on display at one of the company's stores in Shanghai on Tuesday. Xiaomi?declared its ambition for the?SU7?to become one of China's three best-selling luxury electric vehicle models, sounding a challenge to?Tesla?and other rivals in an increasingly crowded market.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 28, 2024
Xiaomi stakes growth on debut in China¡¯s cut-throat EV market
Reception for the SU7 vehicle will likely dictate Xiaomi¡¯s stock momentum after a 22% gain since a February low.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Mar 16, 2023
Xiaomi¡¯s slow shift in India to premium smartphones helps Samsung steal its crown
While Xiaomi remained focused on selling mobile phones under 10,000 rupees ($120), Indian consumers were willing to pay up for better looking models with richer features.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 7, 2022
Chinese brands stay put in Russia for now despite Western exodus
On social media, the Chinese public has shown overwhelming support for Russia¡¯s attack, which Moscow calls a ¡®special operation.¡¯
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2021
Trump administration takes final swipes at China and its companies
Nine Chinese firms were added to the Pentagon¡¯s list of companies with alleged ties to the Chinese military, including plane-maker Comac and phone-maker Xiaomi Corp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 7, 2020
China¡¯s mobile internet giants teaming up against Google¡¯s Play app store
China¡¯s Xiaomi, Huawei Technologies, Oppo and Vivo are joining forces to create a platform for developers outside China to upload apps onto all of their app stores simultaneously, in a move that analysts say is meant to challenge the dominance of Google¡¯s Play store.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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