On the morning of January 9, Xiaomi Auto issued "Xiaomi Auto Responds to Netizens' Queries (Episode 204)" to clear up external uncertainties. Addressing the unfounded rumor that "Xiaomi boasts a legal department with 7,000 members," Xiaomi Auto categorically refuted the claim. The company emphasized its commitment to bolstering its legal team but underscored its preference for channeling resources into research and development endeavors. Earlier, on January 3, Lei Jun had also addressed this issue during his year-opening live stream, asserting that it was preposterous to suggest a legal staff of 7,000 and that efforts would be intensified to strengthen the legal team to counteract malicious online activities (often referred to as "blackwater armies" in Chinese internet slang).
