On the "Representative Channel" of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress today, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, accepted an interview with the media as a representative of the National People's Congress. He elaborated in detail on Xiaomi's strategic positioning, technological innovation direction and global layout in the manufacturing industry, demonstrating the ambition and responsibility of Chinese technology companies.
Lei Jun pointed out that manufacturing is the foundation of China's country and the foundation of a strong country. As an important participant in China's manufacturing industry, Xiaomi has always adhered to the core driving force of scientific and technological innovation and is committed to promoting high-end development. He said that Xiaomi will continue to increase its investment in research and development in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, apply the latest scientific and technological achievements to smart terminal products, so that more consumers can enjoy the convenience and a better life brought by technology, and contribute to the Chinese-style modernization process.
When talking about R&D investment, Lei Jun revealed that Xiaomi plans to invest up to 105 billion yuan in technology research and development from 2021 to 2025. Among them, the R&D budget in 2025 will reach 30 billion yuan, and one-quarter of which will be used in artificial intelligence and related fields. This move fully reflects Xiaomi's firm belief in building a business in technology and its profound insight into future technological development trends.
Looking back on Xiaomi's 15-year development history, Lei Jun said that the company has always focused on core areas such as mobile phones, cars, smart homes and smart manufacturing, and is committed to deeply integrating artificial intelligence technology into the product ecosystem. At the same time, on the basis of deepening the domestic market, Xiaomi actively expands its global business and strives to enhance the influence and competitiveness of Chinese brands in the international market, setting an example for the global development of China's manufacturing industry.