Xiaomi has a R&D center in Finland

The partnership between Nokia and Xiaomi has extended beyond just a patent deal.

Xiaomi has registered for a research and development center in Tampere, Finland. It is officially registered as Xiaomi Finland Oy and will be led by Managing Director David Arthur Felix, who is the CEO of Xiaomi Finland.

Xiaomi Finland Oy will focus on the development of camera technologies, software R&D, IT systems and telecommunications equipment. 

Both companies signed a patent deal in 2017 to cross-license cellular standard essential patents from each other. They also agreed to explore opportunities for further cooperation in Internet of Things, AR, VR and AI.

Source: SuomiMobile via GSMArena