Ex-Google VP Hugo Barra joins Weibo ahead of Xiaomi’s launch event this afternoon

Former Google VP and vice president of product management for Android Hugo Barra has just signed up for Sina Weibo today (here). He’s in Beijing right now ahead of a major launch event for his new employer, Xiaomi, which he joined last week in a shock move.

Barra’s verified Weibo account has posted a bunch of photos of the event venue, as well as a photo of a Xiaomi fan who’s had the company’s logo shaved into the side of his head:

Xiaomi will definitely launch its new flagship Android-based phone this afternoon, and perhaps more goodies as well. There are rumors of a smart TV.