On December 31st, Lei Jun, the visionary founder of Xiaomi Technology, made a public apology, announcing that the much-anticipated New Year's Eve live stream, initially planned to captivate audiences, would now be rescheduled to 7:00 PM on January 3rd. The postponement was attributed to Lei Jun's battle with a severe cold. To express his sincerity and make amends for the inconvenience caused, Lei Jun revealed that he would be giving away 15 Xiaomi 17 Ultra phones as a token of appreciation. These phones would be distributed through a Weibo draw, adding an element of excitement and anticipation among fans.

Prior to this announcement, Lei Jun had already generated significant buzz by revealing that the live stream would offer a unique and insightful experience. It was set to feature Xiaomi's talented engineers disassembling the cutting-edge Xiaomi YU7 car right before the viewers' eyes. Moreover, the engineers were prepared to engage with the audience, answering their questions and providing in-depth explanations about the car's innovative features and technology.