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Xiaomi Launches Mijia Washing Machines in Germany With a Data Law Catch
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Fusion42 · 23 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Xiaomi launched Mijia washing machines in Germany at €449-479, undercutting Bosch and Miele by 25-50%, but both models connect to Xiaomi Home IoT cloud—legally subject to China's National Intelligence Law, which requires cooperation with state intelligence work regardless of GDPR policies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of IoT & Edge.
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If you're selling connected appliances in Europe, Xiaomi just proved you can win on price—but only if you're willing to accept that your cloud infrastructure is subject to foreign intelligence law, and European customers will pay less to accept that risk than to trust a local brand. Your regulatory moat just got more expensive.
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