Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-20 10:33Group 1 - Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun emphasized the importance of mutual learning between Xiaomi and Midea to enhance home appliance products and drive industry development [2] - Midea's chairman Fang Hongbo acknowledged Xiaomi's entry into the home appliance market, viewing it positively as a catalyst for change in a previously stagnant industry [2] - Midea has conducted extensive research on Xiaomi, compiling reports totaling over 100,000 words, to identify its own competitive advantages in response to market changes [2] Group 2 - In the air conditioning segment, Xiaomi has rapidly gained market share online, achieving a 13.41% market share, ranking third behind Midea at 25.41% and Gree at 24.91% [2] - In the washing machine category, Xiaomi's brand Mijia lags significantly behind Midea's sub-brand Little Swan, which holds a 38.35% market share, while Mijia only accounts for 4.9% [3] - Despite the current gap in major home appliance products, Xiaomi's strong online sales performance suggests the potential to become a significant player alongside Midea and Gree in the future [3]