IoT and 5G bringing 'super internet': Xiaomi chairman

The convergence of 5G, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence is bringing more applications and is expected to become the next "super internet", said Lei Jun, Xiaomi chairman, on Friday.

"These cutting-edge technologies will be key drivers in the future development of smart homes, the internet of vehicles, as well as autonomous driving," said Lei, who is also a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress.

According to Lei, Xiaomi hosts more than 130 million consumer electronic devices on its IoT platform, making it the largest platform of its kind in terms of consumer devices.