Xiaomi (小米) says mysterious top-tier model circulating online is real; executive Luo Fuli (罗福莉) pledges MiMo‑V2 open-source — agents reportedly told “resign if you don't use them”

Company confirms a leak and raises the stakes

Xiaomi (小米) has moved to claim ownership of a mysterious top‑tier product image and brand name that has been circulating online, and it has been reported that company executive Luo Fuli (罗福莉) publicly promised the forthcoming MiMo‑V2 series will be open‑sourced. The announcement frames the MiMo‑V2 as a flagship‑class initiative whose code or models will be released to the developer community, a strategic shift that signals Xiaomi’s intent to compete on software and ecosystem as well as hardware.

Internal pressure and sales push — how aggressive is too aggressive?

Alongside the open‑source promise, reports say Xiaomi is pressing channel agents hard to adopt the new messaging and product units, with some internal communications allegedly telling staff to “resign if you don't use them.” These claims remain unverified and have been described as internal enforcement rhetoric; nonetheless, they point to a heightened urgency inside Xiaomi to move the MiMo‑V2 quickly through distribution and marketing pipelines. Why the hard sell? Xiaomi is known for aggressive go‑to‑market tactics, but a line like that — if accurate — could strain partner relationships.

What MiMo‑V2 means for outsiders

For Western readers: Xiaomi is one of China’s largest consumer‑tech groups, with businesses spanning smartphones, smart home devices and increasingly, AI software. Open‑sourcing the MiMo‑V2 could broaden developer adoption and sidestep some platform lock‑in. It could also be a tactical response to intensifying U.S. export controls and global chip restrictions that have pushed Chinese firms to lean into domestic software stacks and open collaboration. Reportedly, Xiaomi’s move aims to turn potential regulatory friction into a community advantage.

The broader picture

Whether MiMo‑V2 becomes a true open‑source success or another marketing gambit depends on follow‑through: documentation, licensing terms, and the breadth of code or model releases. Will developers get full access, or only trimmed, non‑strategic components? That distinction matters, both commercially and geopolitically. Xiaomi’s announcement raises questions about corporate governance, partner relations and China’s evolving tech playbook — and it will be worth watching how transparent the company is about what “open‑sourced” actually means in practice.