In January 2023, a car blogger released the appearance of Xiaomi MS11, the first model of Xiaomi automobile, and design pictures such as bumpers and decorative parts, as well as details of cooperation between Xiaomi and BAIC molding, which triggered hot discussion on the network.

In this regard, Wang Hua, general manager of the public relations department of Xiaomi Group, responded that the leaked document is indeed a confidential design document of the second-level supplier, the supplier is only a supplier for mold proof, the leaked document is a very early design draft of the bidding process, not the final document, "We will definitely deal with the confidentiality agreement signed with the supplier seriously."

On February 2, Xiaomi (01810.HK) official Weibo @Xiaomi company spokesperson reported the results of the disclosure: On January 22, a Beijing molding Technology Co., LTD., a Xiaomi automobile partner, leaked the early design draft of the front and rear bumper of the car due to poor management of its downstream suppliers.

Xiaomi Group said that it has dealt with the involved partners seriously in accordance with the confidentiality Agreement, including

1、Financial compensation of 1 million yuan in accordance with the Confidentiality Agreement;

2、It is required to strengthen the information security management of downstream suppliers, and seriously deal with the perpetrators of leaks;

3、Issue effective and responsible person detailed rectification plan, comprehensively upgrade security measures.

Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi Group, also reprinted the micro blog, saying that Xiaomi Group has zero tolerance for leaks and hopes that all supplier partners will earnestly implement the Confidentiality Agreement. He also revealed in the comment section that the employee who leaked the information is being dealt with, and an announcement will be made after the results are out.