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One of the most glaring shortcomings of this year's show was the absence of high-profile brands. Lelay Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, had anticipated showcasing the Xiaomi SU7 YU7 at this year's event, but it did not debut as expected. The official reason given was a focus on quality. Xiaomi's first appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show felt incomplete without Jun himself, which some considered a considerable loss for the brand's visibility.