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China’s Xiaomi to Launch First SUV as Shares Near Record High

Xiaomi YU7Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Takeaways by Bloomberg AI

The unveiling of Xiaomi Corp.’s first electric SUV on Thursday will showcase how the Chinese tech company has become an investor darling with its high-stakes bet on the auto market.

Shares of the firm founded by billionaire Lei Jun are within striking distance of a fresh record in Hong Kong after a 64% surge this year. Now valued at $187 billion, Xiaomi is worth more than Chinese EV leader BYD Co. as it grows its footprint in the world’s largest car market.