The Truth Behind Lei Jun's "Glittering Five Words": Is it the Competition that's Stupid? Or Xiaomi?

The Truth Behind Lei Jun's "Glittering Five Words": Is it the Competition that's Stupid? Or Xiaomi?Lei Jun, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, caused a stir on online platforms with his "five glittering words" at a 2015 product launch event. These words even became a popular meme

The Truth Behind Lei Jun's "Glittering Five Words": Is it the Competition that's Stupid? Or Xiaomi?

Lei Jun, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, caused a stir on online platforms with his "five glittering words" at a 2015 product launch event. These words even became a popular meme. However, recently, Wang Hua, the general manager of Xiaomi's public relations department, published an article to clarify the truth.

Wang Hua stated that many people are mistaken or simply don't know the actual context of the "five glittering words," being misled by the out-of-context interpretation circulating online. Lei Jun himself also responded in a post, saying: "The 'five glittering words' came from a 2015 product launch event and have been misinterpreted by many."

He explained that the original script for that section of his speech was: "The past five years have been Xiaomi's five years, and also the five years of drastic changes in the Chinese mobile phone industry. Some say the biggest change is that the phone industry has become an entertainment industry, manifested in endless product launches, and all these launches have a common theme: five glittering words: 'The competition is stupid,' and Xiaomi is among those who are stupid."

Lei Jun emphasized that these words were not intended as a malicious attack on the competition but rather a reflection on the entire mobile phone industry. He believes that the industry is excessively focused on product launches while neglecting the core values of the products, ultimately resulting in the "competition is stupid" situation. Xiaomi, inevitably, became one of the "stupid" players in this competition.

These remarks sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some believe Lei Jun was being self-deprecating, while others see it as a criticism of the industry's current state. Regardless, Lei Jun used the "five glittering words" to highlight the harsh reality of competition in the mobile phone industry, prompting people to reflect on the issue of "the competition is stupid."

It's worth noting that recently, there have been circulating "Lei Jun AI voice" parodies online, containing not only insults and criticisms but also claims related to donating to a university, using a Xiaomi SU7 to hit someone, and remotely controlling Xiaomi phones to cause explosions. In response, Wang Hua stated that they have "passed this on to them (referring to Xiaomi's legal department)."

This incident also serves as a reminder that in the internet age, information spreads at an unprecedented speed and reach. Any statement can be distorted and amplified, making it crucial to distinguish between true and false information.

In conclusion, Lei Jun's "five glittering words" reflect the intense competition in the mobile phone industry, prompting reflection on the industry ecosystem. Regardless of right or wrong, this incident deserves our consideration. In this era of information overload, how to rationally view online information, how to distinguish truth from falsehood, and how to avoid being misled are all questions we need to carefully reflect upon.