Lei Jun Clarifies Misunderstanding of "Rival Companies are sb" Quote: It Did Not Originate from a Xiaomi Launch Event

Lei Jun Clarifies Misunderstanding of "Rival Companies are sb" Quote: It Did Not Originate from a Xiaomi Launch EventThis afternoon, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun published a clarification regarding the misunderstanding of his famous quote "Rival companies are sb." He explained that this five-word phrase, which has gained significant attention, did not originate from a Xiaomi launch event but actually came from a speech he gave in 2015

Lei Jun Clarifies Misunderstanding of "Rival Companies are sb" Quote: It Did Not Originate from a Xiaomi Launch Event

This afternoon, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun published a clarification regarding the misunderstanding of his famous quote "Rival companies are sb." He explained that this five-word phrase, which has gained significant attention, did not originate from a Xiaomi launch event but actually came from a speech he gave in 2015. Lei Jun stated in his post that many people seem to have misremembered the origin or were completely unaware of its true source, misled by the five-word phrase circulating online, taken out of context.

Lei Jun's original statement reads: "The mobile phone industry has become an entertainment industry. The manifestation of this is the endless stream of launch events, all of which share a common theme: the five shining words, 'Rival companies are sb,' and among them, Xiaomi is sb first. Whether people discuss it or ridicule it, no matter what, through the combined efforts of all Chinese rival companies, domestic mobile phones have become the mainstream in the market!"

Wang Hua, General Manager of Xiaomi's Public Relations Department, also requested that people help to spread the truth, allowing more people to know the real situation and understand the complete meaning behind the phrase.

In reality, the full version of the quote isn't the simple, rough "Rival companies are sb." It's "Rival companies are sb, and among them, Xiaomi is sb first." During his speech, Lei Jun emphasized the intense competition in the mobile phone industry, where every company constantly introduces new products, making launch events a common marketing tactic. However, he also pointed out that all companies are "sb," because they continuously attack each other, trying to belittle one another and elevate themselves, ultimately benefiting the entire domestic mobile phone market.

Lei Jun used the word "sb" as a form of self-deprecation, reflecting on the competitive nature of the mobile phone industry. He aimed to remind everyone in the industry to approach competition with a more rational mindset and work together to advance the development of the domestic mobile phone market.

Although Lei Jun has clarified the misunderstanding surrounding the "Rival companies are sb" quote, the statement continues to spark discussions among netizens. Some users believe Lei Jun's use of the word "sb" in his speech was inappropriate and could create a negative impact. However, others believe Lei Jun simply expressed his opinion in a humorous manner and had no ill intentions.

Regardless, Lei Jun's clarification demonstrates his commitment to the accuracy of information online. It also serves as a reminder for everyone to maintain objectivity and neutrality when sharing information, avoiding misunderstandings and the spread of misinformation.