Xiaomi Africa head Wang Lingming has been dismissed from service on charges of molestation. The Human Resources Department of Xiaomi Group issued an email to the members of the International Department of the company to announce the dismissal of Lingming. He has been accused of violating the Article 44 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Penalties for Administration of Public Security.
The email states that the company follows a zero-tolerance for such violations. The Chinese firm believes that obeying the law of the country is the most basic requirement for all its employees. After holding discussions with the management members, the International Department of Xiaomi Group decided to detain Lingming from work for five days. The email has not revealed exact details on the molestation charges on Lingming.
The Article 44 in the Law of the PRC on Penalties for Administration of Public Security reads: A person who molests another person or intentionally exposes his/her body in a public place, if the circumstances are abominable, shall be detained for not less than 5 days but not more than 10 days; if a person molests a mentally disabled person, or a person suffering mental disorder, or a person who has not attained to the age of 14, or commits such act with other serious circumstances, he shall be detained for not less than 10 days but not more than 15 days.
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Before joining Xiaomi Group in the first half of 2017, Lingming had previously served as the first director of the Telephone World Group and Vice President of Tainyu Mobile. He is known for his management experience in the supply chain, marketing, and retail. In the early days of joining Xiaomi, he was General Manager of domestic sales and service department. In 2019, he was transferred to the International Department. He was serving as Vice President of Xiaomi Group and head of the Africa Regional Department.
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