“Huawei Seals”, “Xiaomi Monkeys”… Why Did the Two Fandoms Become Arch-Rivals?

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Fandom culture among Chinese tech companies is intensifying as the fandoms of Huawei and Xiaomi engage in fierce online smear campaigns. The rivalry between the two companies has expanded beyond smartphones into the automotive and AI sectors, with fandoms rallying under the banner of technological nationalism. Deeming organized attacks on competitors a threat to the ecosystem, the Chinese government has stepped in to strengthen regulations, incl…