Xiaomi Launches Mijia Washing Machines in Germany With a Data Law Catch

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.

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