Xiaomi's fresh surge to the top, as well as the excellent performance of other Chinese firms, demonstrate their appeal in the face of continued Indian government scrutiny. Xiaomi India, for example, is faced investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is looking into the company's payments to third parties since its founding in 2014. The ED has accused Xiaomi of fraudulently sending money to other parties under the premise of paying royalties to its Chinese parent. Xiaomi India denies any wrongdoing.