Emir BardakçıThe world of technology often sees changes in its leadership, and an update regarding one of Xiaomi’s prominent figures has recently emerged. Wang Teng, the former General Manager of Xiaomi China’s marketing department and former General Manager of the beloved REDMI brand, was dismissed by the company in September this year. The official notice indicated his departure was due to “leaked company confidential information and had conflicts of interest and other serious violations of regulations and disciplines.” This is a serious matter, and the company is known for maintaining a strong stance on internal compliance and security to protect its valuable intellectual property and business strategy. For more on the future of the REDMI brand’s strategy, you can check out our recent feature. This news comes shortly after the highly anticipated Lei Jun’s 2025 annual speech, which you can catch up on via our coverage.
Wang Teng’s Digital Presence Undergoes Immediate Changes
Following the official dismissal announcement, there have been observable and notable shifts in Wang Teng’s public social media presence across various Chinese platforms. The changes indicate a swift removal from public engagement or a voluntary step back from public life following the company’s decision. This is often the case when a high-profile executive departs under these specific circumstances, reflecting a clear break with their previous corporate-facing role.
Multiple Platforms See Account Status Alterations
An immediate review of his online accounts revealed significant activity. Specifically, his Xiaohongshu account has been completely canceled, effectively wiping his presence from that platform. Furthermore, his Kuaishou account now displays a notification indicating that it has been banned, preventing any further use or visibility. These are impactful steps that severely limit his public communication channels in the region.
The alterations extend to other major platforms as well. His Douyin account, a major video-sharing platform, was promptly made private, restricting who can view his content. In a similar vein, his WeChat Video Account was completely cleared of content, leaving a blank slate where his public updates once stood. These combined actions show a widespread and immediate effort to disconnect his public persona from his corporate past.
It’s also worth noting that while his widely used Weibo account remains viewable and active, a small but important detail has been altered. The official company title that was previously listed in his profile has been removed. This small change confirms the break in his employment status. Interestingly, even with all these changes, the platform shows that he was logged in and watched the live broadcast of Lei Jun’s 2025 annual speech on the evening of September 25th, indicating a continued interest in the company’s vision.
The Former Executive’s Statement
Wang Teng himself had addressed some of the underlying issues shortly before the official notice. On September 8th, he publicly acknowledged that he had “made some mistakes” in the past and accepted the consequences of those actions. He maintained a supportive stance, stating he would continue to support both Xiaomi and the REDMI brand in the future.
He further clarified his position on September 9th, specifically responding to the general reasons for his dismissal. He firmly stated that he did not steal or sell company secrets, nor did he accept money from anyone. While acknowledging he committed a “dereliction of duty” and was deeply reflecting on it, he maintained that he had not committed any illegal acts. This provides a personal context to the official corporate statement.
Source: IT Home
