Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" remarks caused an uproar in public opinion
The competition in the tech industry has always been fierce, and there is a battle between major companies. Alibaba and Xiaomi, which are industry giants, are also direct competitors in terms of product line and market share. Recently, Alibaba Group CEO Daniel Zhang put forward a derogatory metaphor of "Nezha" to Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, at an internal meeting, which aroused widespread attention and discussion on the Internet.
The background of Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" metaphor
According to insiders, Daniel Zhang at an internal meeting of Alibaba, when talking about Xiaomi and its founder Lei Jun, Daniel Zhang called Lei Jun "Nezha". This metaphor is a pun, alluding to Lei Jun's short stature and Xiaomi's product line being too disorganized.
Nezha, in Chinese folklore, is a short, powerful god and a well-known figure in Chinese culture. Comparing Lei Jun to "Nezha" is undoubtedly a belittling and mockery of his personal image. Daniel Zhang also used this to allude to Xiaomi's product line being too chaotic and lacking a unified strategic plan and direction.
As soon as this remark was exposed, it immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet. As the leading companies in the industry, Ali and Xiaomi are direct competitors in many fields, and this kind of "exchange" between the top management of the two sides also reflects the competitive psychology between the two companies.
The reaction of netizens
As soon as Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" metaphor was exposed, it immediately aroused widespread attention and discussion among netizens. Xiaomi has a large number of loyal fans, and they are naturally extremely dissatisfied and offended by Daniel Zhang's remarks.
Some rice fans said that Daniel Zhang, as the CEO of a listed company, used such derogatory metaphors to competitors and other entrepreneurs in public, which was really unprofessional and inappropriate. A netizen who claims to be a die-hard Xiaomi fan bluntly said: "Lei Jun can be said to be the founder of Xiaomi, and Daniel Zhang's remarks are simply an insult to Xiaomi and Lei Jun!"
Some netizens also believe that Lei Jun, as a successful entrepreneur, should have enough cultivation and bearing to endure this unintentional mistake. A netizen commented: "Lei Jun is already a billionaire, Daniel Zhang's little pediatric ridicule, he should have enough cultivation to take it seriously." ＂
Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" metaphor has sparked a lot of controversy and discussion online, reflecting some of the competitive psychology and rival consciousness among the top executives of the tech industry.
The controversy over the term "licking dog".
In addition to demeaning Lei Jun personally, Daniel Zhang also referred to Xiaomi's loyal fans as the term "licking dog" at the meeting, which also caused widespread controversy among netizens.
The term "licking dog" is often used to describe fanatical fans who are too obsessed with celebrities or brands, with a certain amount of disparaging and irony. Daniel Zhang compared "Nezha" to Lei Jun and indirectly referred to Xiaomi's loyal fans as "licking dogs", which naturally caused dissatisfaction with rice fans.
Some rice fans believe that love for companies and products is not the same as "licking dogs", and Daniel Zhang's remarks are biased. A netizen who claims to be a Xiaomi enthusiast said: "Our love for Xiaomi is because Xiaomi's products are really worth the price, and Daniel Zhang is too much to say this." ＂
However, some netizens believe that rice noodles do have a tendency to blindly pursue, and they are confused and worship the behavior of Xiaomi and Lei Jun, which can be described as "licking dogs". A netizen commented: "Some rice fans are indeed a little too fanatical, and there is some blind worship of Xiaomi and Lei Jun, Daniel Zhang is quite pertinent in saying this." ＂
Whether it is right or wrong, Daniel Zhang's reference to Xiaomi fans as the term "licking dog" has undoubtedly aroused widespread attention and discussion in public opinion, reflecting some contradictions and differences between brands and fans.
The impact of speech
Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" metaphor sparked an uproar in online public opinion. As the leading companies in the industry, Ali and Xiaomi are direct competitors in many fields, and this kind of "competition" between the top management of the two sides also reflects the competitive psychology and rival consciousness between the two companies.
Some people pointed out that although Daniel Zhang's remarks were exaggerated, they also reflected Ali's concerns and vigilance about Xiaomi's penetration in many fields. With its cost-effective products, Xiaomi has formed a direct competition with Alibaba's related businesses in the fields of mobile phones, TVs, routers, etc.
Daniel Zhang's remarks also raised questions about his personal words and deeds. As the CEO of a public company, there has been some criticism and questioning of whether it is appropriate to use such derogatory metaphors in public against competitors and other entrepreneurs.
Some people believe that Daniel Zhang's remarks are only a momentary and have no malicious intentions, and the outside world should not overinterpret and exaggerate its impact. A senior tech media source said: "This kind of 'touting' and 'belittling' between executives is very common in the shopping mall, and everyone doesn't have to take it too seriously." ＂
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang compared Xiaomi founder Lei Jun to "Nezha" and Xiaomi fans as "licking dogs" at an internal meeting, which aroused widespread attention and discussion on the Internet.
This statement reflects some of the competitive psychology and adversary consciousness that exists among the tech giants. As the leading companies in the industry, Alibaba and Xiaomi are direct competitors in many fields, and this "competition" between the top management of the two sides also reflects the competitive relationship between the two companies.
Daniel Zhang's remarks also sparked dissatisfaction among Xiaomi fans, reflecting some contradictions and differences between the brand and fans. Rice fans think that Daniel Zhang's remarks are a slander against their love, but some netizens believe that rice noodles do have a tendency to blindly worship.
Daniel Zhang, as the CEO of a listed company, used such derogatory words in public, and his words and deeds have also been questioned and criticized. Some people also believe that this kind of "exchange" between executives is normal and should not be over-interpreted by the outside world.
Daniel Zhang's "Nezha" metaphor has sparked an uproar, reflecting some of the intricate relationships between tech executives, companies, products and fans, as well as some competitive dynamics within the industry. It is believed that this kind of controversy will not have much substantive impact on both parties, but the words and deeds of executives in public should be more cautious.