Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez Visits Xiaomi Tech Park in Beijing
During his official visit to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez toured the Xiaomi Technology Park in Beijing, accompanied by CEO Lei Jun. The visit underscored deepening technological ties between Spain and China, highlighting Xiaomi's expanding global influence. Sánchez explored Xiaomi's latest innovations, including the SU7 and YU7 smart vehicles and AI glasses, expressing particular interest in the YU7's smartphone integration and driver-assistance features. Upon learning of Xiaomi's plan to start overseas vehicle deliveries in 2027 with Europe as the primary market, Sánchez declared that Spain is ready to welcome Xiaomi cars. Xiaomi currently holds a dominant position in Spain, ranking first in the smartphone market with a 30% share in 2025. The Prime Minister also tested the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica edition, jokingly calling his selfie with Lei Jun a testament to bilateral cooperation. This trip, Sánchez's fourth to China in four years, included a speech at Tsinghua University emphasizing technological innovation as a new engine for China-Spain relations. The event signals a strategic shift for Chinese tech firms from product exports to establishing technological standards globally.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez Visits Xiaomi Tech Park in Beijing
During his official visit to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez toured the Xiaomi Technology Park in Beijing, accompanied by CEO Lei Jun. The visit underscored deepening technological ties between Spain and China, highlighting Xiaomi's expanding global influence. Sánchez explored Xiaomi's latest innovations, including the SU7 and YU7 smart vehicles and AI glasses, expressing particular interest in the YU7's smartphone integration and driver-assistance features. Upon learning of Xiaomi's plan to start overseas vehicle deliveries in 2027 with Europe as the primary market, Sánchez declared that Spain is ready to welcome Xiaomi cars. Xiaomi currently holds a dominant position in Spain, ranking first in the smartphone market with a 30% share in 2025. The Prime Minister also tested the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica edition, jokingly calling his selfie with Lei Jun a testament to bilateral cooperation. This trip, Sánchez's fourth to China in four years, included a speech at Tsinghua University emphasizing technological innovation as a new engine for China-Spain relations. The event signals a strategic shift for Chinese tech firms from product exports to establishing technological standards globally.
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