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Xiaomi has emerged as one of Tesla's strongest competitors in the Chinese market. Just days after unveiling the Xiaomi YU7, a vehicle that is considered a strong competitor to the Tesla Model Y, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has expressed admiration for Tesla's innovative Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. In a post on Weibo, Lei Jun responded to Tesla VP Grace Tao's post about the company's recent autonomous delivery. Tao shared details about the delivery, highlighting that the Model Y was driven without a driver or remote control, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph during the journey. Lei Jun's Response Tao wrote, "For the first time in history, the vehicle was delivered to the owner by itself. There was no driver or remote control throughout the journey, and the maximum speed reached 115 kilometers per hour, and it arrived safely at the customer's door. This is a brand new Model Y. Tesla always surpasses imagination with disruptive innovation. A new era, exciting!" Lei Jun responded by acknowledging Tesla's incredible achievement, saying, "Tesla is indeed amazing, leading the industry trends in many areas, especially FSD. We still have to continue learning!" His comments demonstrate the respect Tesla's innovative projects and leadership garner in the global electric vehicle sector. Xiaomi's Rise as a Tesla Competitor Lei Jun's post also highlights Xiaomi's growing presence in the Chinese electric vehicle market. Despite being a relatively new player, Xiaomi has quickly established itself as one of Tesla's strongest rivals in China. The company's first car, the SU7, is considered a strong competitor to the Tesla Model 3, and its latest vehicle, the YU7, is poised to challenge the Tesla Model Y. Tesla's success in China is notable, given the country's highly competitive electric vehicle market. While Tesla and Elon Musk have faced criticism in the United States and Europe, they are viewed as leaders in innovation in China.