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Xiaomi Corp is expanding its overseas footprint to complete its transformation from a Chinese smartphone maker into a technology giant.

Sitting on a recent 1 billion loan, and armed with more international patents, Xiaomi, founded in 2000, is itching for global marketing scraps with Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co.