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Why I love Lei Jun, the creator of Xiaomi, more than Elon Musk
On Bilibili, the top-ranking funny music video features Lei’s slip of the tongue at a Xiaomi phone launch event in India.
Headline
On Bilibili, the top-ranking funny music video features Lei’s slip of the tongue at a Xiaomi phone launch event in India.
Context
OUR TAKE My preference for Lei Jun over Elon Musk reveals a fascinating divergence in consumer attitudes shaped by cultural and economic factors. Lei‘s approachable demeanour, relatability, and focus on delivering high-quality, affordable products have earned him widespread admiration. Lei’s engagement with consumers through social media, sharing personal insights and maintaining a down-to-earth presence, creates a strong sense of connection and trust. Elon Musk embodies a more visionary and enigmatic persona. For many, especially in a market like China, the practical benefits and relatable leadership style of Lei Jun outweigh the allure of Musk’s futuristic ambitions, resulting in a stronger preference for the Xiaomi founder. – -Miurio, BTW reporter Elon Musk, and now maybe Jensen Huang, may be two of the most admired names in tech, but there’s a Chinese equivalent whose admiration could be even greater, among the Chinese, at any rate.
Evidence
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Analysis
Lei Jun , the creator of Xiaomi and a tech celebrity in China, recently unveiled Xiaomi’s first-generation electronic vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 . As the king of publicity in China, Lei frequently updates his daily routine on TikTok, Weibo, and other social media platforms to promote the Xiaomi SU7. This personal touch, similar to Musk’s but with a friendly and far more approachable tone, sets him apart and has won him a legion of loving fans – myself included. Chinese netizens have commented on his social media accounts, praising him as a cool and distinguished man. Despite 10 years in the spotlight, Lei maintains a gentlemanly demeanour, and his thick hair defies the stereotype of balding IT professionals. As a former top scorer in China’s highly competitive college entrance examination, Lei is seen as a self-made wealthy professional with a remarkable destiny. It seems everyone loves him, even more so than Elon Musk.
Key Points
- Chinese netizens are very fond of teasing Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi. When he shared that he usually eats soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks in the morning, some netizens commented,” Mr.Lei, we usually eat big cakes in the morning, eat ‘hardships’ in…
- The significant disparity in brand tonality between Xiaomi and Elon Musk’s products is striking.
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