Xiaomi Debunks Rumor of Lei Jun Being Confronted by Owners Seeking Redress

[Corporate Public Sentiment] The online rumor claiming 'Lei Jun was surrounded and confronted by car owners seeking redress' is false. The individual responsible for spreading the rumor, Li Mouhua, has been administratively detained.

Key Development: Rumor Spreader Detained and Required to Issue Written Apology

On April 18, Li Mouhua posted an unverified video related to Xiaomi Auto in a WeChat group and fabricated false information stating that 'Lei Jun was surrounded and confronted by owners seeking redress at a service area.' This led to thousands of online comments and was republished by multiple media outlets. His actions constituted intentional dissemination of rumors and disruption of public order. He has now been lawfully sentenced to ten days of administrative detention and ordered to issue a written apology.

Strategic Foundation: Xiaomi Firmly Defends Its Reputation

On April 26, Xiaomi Corporation responded, stating it had reported the incident to the police, who swiftly apprehended the individual responsible for the false claims. The company emphasized that 'the internet is not beyond the reach of the law' and affirmed its commitment to pursuing legal action against deliberate defamation. Previously, on April 17, Lei Jun conducted a live stream of the Xiaomi SU7’s long-distance test drive from Beijing to Shanghai. During a rest stop at Yancheng Dongtai Service Area, he was warmly greeted by Xiaomi fans, and no incidents involving owners seeking redress occurred at the scene.