On April 27, the first A-shares listed human resources service provider Career International (300662.SZ) released its 2025 Annual Report. For the year, the company reported revenue of RMB 14.54 billion (US$ 2.07 billion), up 23.35% year-on-year (YoY); net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company of RMB 314 million (US$ 44.67 million), up 52.68% YoY; and net profit attributable to shareholders, excluding non-recurring items, of RMB 191 million (US$ 27.17 million), up 37.61% YoY. Data shows that, driven by ongoing digital transformation and continuous optimization of its business mix, the company has achieved simultaneous improvements in operating efficiency and scalable profitability. Profit growth has outpaced revenue growth, further reinforcing its trajectory of high-quality development.
AI-Driven Evolution Fueling Business Upgrade Toward Higher-Value Segments
In 2025, artificial intelligence accelerated its adoption across industries, becoming a core driver of business and organizational transformation. In response, Career International (hereinafter referred to as CI) has integrated its talent solutions into the growth of AI-native companies and broader “AI+” sectors, focusing on high-growth industries such as AI, healthcare, new energy, and advanced manufacturing to address critical talent shortages precisely. Against the backdrop of continuously evolving client demand, CI has further strengthened its presence across key roles, industries, and regions. The company has built a multi-tier client portfolio across state-owned enterprises, leading private companies, and specialized high-growth firms. It delivers end-to-end solutions, from organizational diagnostics and workforce planning to talent deployment and performance improvement, strengthening the foundation of its talent supply chain. In 2025, CI served nearly 6,300 revenue-contributing clients.
During the reporting period, CI’s mainland China business generated RMB 12.05 billion (US$ 1.71 billion) in revenue, up 27.01% YoY. The flexible staffing business continued to optimize its mix, with a growing share of technical and R&D roles, emerging as a key driver of profit growth. Meanwhile, CI further strengthened its independent contractor service, enabling clients to access high-quality expertise through an asset-light, on-demand model. On the workforce management side, CI’s digital Vendor Management System (VMS) enables clients to build high-quality external workforce frameworks, supporting compliant, agile, and efficient operations.
As of the end of the reporting period, CI has placed more than 15,000 mid- to senior-level managers and technical professionals, managed over 53,100 outsourced personnel & independent contractors, with over 600,000 cumulative assignments.
AI+ Scenarios Fully Evolving, Human–AI Collaboration Delivering Efficiency Gains
During the reporting period, CI invested RMB 125 million (US$ 17.78 million) in technology, using AI to upgrade its service model fundamentally. The company launched the CRE-T1 reasoning-based Embedding model and developed “Mira”, an autonomous AI agent. Mira consists of three core modules of Plan, Search and Voice, and connects the full service workflow from demand insight and talent matching to delivery execution. In parallel, MatchSystem 2.1 enhances intelligent ranking and deep reasoning capabilities. Together with Mira, it reshapes frontline workflows, improving placement accuracy, shortening time to hire, and increasing delivery efficiency. Meanwhile, the company accelerates the intelligent transformation of contingent workforce management and drives enterprise-wide AI adoption across multiple scenarios, including workplace collaboration as well as HR and finance functions, continuously strengthening AI readiness and enabling tangible business applications.
Driven by continued expansion in emerging technology sectors, revenue from new technology-related businesses reached RMB 91.15 million (US$ 12.97 million) in 2025, up 44.13%YoY. Meanwhile, CI’s HR industrial networking platform “HEWA” achieved a critical transition from strategic deployment to scaled growth, reaching record highs in operational scale, ecosystem resources, and delivery capabilities. It has built a collaborative ecosystem integrating job demand, business partner, and delivery capacity. By the end of 2025, HEWA had over 19,600 registered partners (+26.02% YoY), more than 189,000 registered recruitment consultants (+30.97% YoY), and closed over 25,500 job postings (+99.53% YoY) annually.
Deepening Cross-Border Synergy, Empowering Chinese Enterprises' Global Expansion
As Chinese companies accelerate their global expansion and demand for cross-border talent continues to rise, CI has steadily advanced its global footprint, with over 170 branches across 12 countries and regions. Its service network now spans Europe, North America, South America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, providing Chinese enterprises with comprehensive, digitally enabled professional services and on-the-ground support.
CI’s revenue outside Mainland China accounted for 17.11% of total revenue, up 8.26% YoY, with growth accelerating notably compared to 2024. Synergies between domestic and international operations continued to strengthen. Leveraging its global network and local delivery capabilities, CI has deepened collaboration with The IN Group (TIG) to provide integrated solutions covering cross-border recruitment, local market support, and compliance management. This enables end-to-end talent support for Chinese companies expanding overseas, as well as for multinational companies operating locally.
Alongside its steady business growth, the company has consistently strengthened its commitment to social responsibility. During the reporting period, in response to the national call for stabilizing employment, it empowered young talents across multiple dimensions, partnering with universities nationwide to provide over 1,000 high-quality internship opportunities throughout the year. Meanwhile, the company actively advanced women’s career development and fostered a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. By collaborating with media platforms, it spurred in-depth discussions on employment issues in the AI era. Through these concrete actions, the company has put its ESG principles into practice and is building a sustainable talent service ecosystem for the long term.
Looking ahead, CI will proactively embrace China’s national “AI+” strategy, closely addressing the talent needs arising from new quality productive forces and industrial upgrading. Driven by AI technology, anchored in professional services, enabled by platform ecosystems, and supported by a global network, CI will continue to unlock the full potential of talent, propelling the industry toward more intelligent, integrated, and globally connected growth.
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