Before any device goes official, there’s always multiple leaks and speculations. However, before the launch of Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, we had the complete unboxing video.
The video was published by a Chinese blogger named Gu Xuyang, who runs Beautiful Technology. He has now ordered to pay a compensation of one million yuan for leaking details about a Xiaomi smartphone.
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According to the ruling by China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, this was in violation of the confidentiality agreement between the blogger and the tech giant.
Gu Xuyang has been ordered to pay Xiaomi damage of RMB 1 million, which roughly converts to $154,695. If he geta late to pay the compensiation, he will have to pay the debt interest during the delayed period.
Also, he has been asked to give a public apology within seven days, the content and method of which will be determined through discussions between the two parties. In addion, he will have to pay the arbitration fee of the case, which stands at RMB 96,360 which is around $14,908.
In regard, the publisher of the video, Beautiful Technology recently issued an apology letter to Xiaomi. The blogger acknowledges that the leak is a violation of the confidentiality agreement which it has with Xiaomi.
The letter reads, “This case was arbitrated by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, and it was determined that my actions had violated the confidentiality agreement and caused serious consequences. Xiaomi should make reasonable compensation. I recognize the arbitration result and am willing to undertake the corresponding Responsibility.” He has apologized to Xiaomi, Lei Jun, and Xiaomi users.”
