TMTPOST -- Hong Kong Stock Exchange data reveals a significant surge in bearish sentiment toward Xiaomi Group as its short-selling activity accelerates ahead of a highly anticipated product launch. Between May 14 and May 21, the number of Xiaomi shares sold short skyrocketed from 12.59 million to 26.14 million, marking a 107% week-on-week increase. Correspondingly, the short interest ratio climbed from 11.13% to 13.77%, signaling heightened bearish speculation among institutional investors.