I recently stumbled upon an article by a Japanese expert claiming that Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, has become the “Elon Musk of China.” It really got me thinking about the shifting landscape of the tech world. We all know about Tesla and Apple, those giants leading the charge in electric vehicles and smartphones. But what struck me was the article’s focus on China’s role in their success. It’s like, sure, these companies are innovative, but they’re also heavily reliant on China’s manufacturing prowess and supply chain. The article went on to highlight Xiaomi’s success with their new electric car, the SU7. It made me realize that Lei Jun isn’t just copying Apple anymore. He’s taken notes from Tesla too, and it seems to be paying off. He’s leveraged his understanding of China’s manufacturing capabilities to not just build smartphones, but now cars as well! And it got me thinking – Tesla wouldn’t be where they are without their Shanghai factory, a testament to how efficient and advanced Chinese manufacturing can be. They even rely on Chinese companies for cutting-edge technologies like the “gigacasting” they use.What I found most interesting was the article’s advice to Japanese companies. It suggested that instead of trying to compete head-on with these global giants, they should be collaborating more with Chinese companies. There was a quote from a Japanese semiconductor expert, 坂本幸雄, who basically said that American companies bounced back by working with China, and Japanese companies could learn a thing or two from that. It’s a pretty bold statement, right? But it makes you think. We’re so used to hearing about competition in the tech world, but maybe cooperation is the key to staying ahead in this rapidly changing landscape. This whole thing has me really interested to see how things play out. Will Japanese companies heed this advice? Will Xiaomi become the next Tesla? Only time will tell.