On March 19, 2026, CPEC was invited to attend the "2026 Annual Exchange Conference" hosted by China Association of Foreign Service Trades(CAFST) in Xuzhou, Jiangsu. The conference centered on the theme of "Human Resources Services Facilitating High-Quality Development in the Manufacturing Industry," aiming to delve into the new phase following the formulation of the national 15th Five-Year Plan. It sought to help member organizations grasp the latest policy trends, leverage advanced technological methods, broaden business strategies, jointly analyze opportunities and challenges in the industry's high-quality development process, and pool wisdom to shape the future.
The conference pointed out that the industry is at a critical transformation period characterized by "significant challenges and great responsibilities." Only by proactively reviewing business models and product services, effectively managing risks, and genuinely addressing the pain points of corporate clients in talent acquisition, allocation, and development can the industry help governments achieve more standardized and efficient human resource management and industrial talent ecosystem construction, thereby securing sustainable development opportunities.
The conference invited experts to deepen their understanding of the industry's mission from a macro-policy perspective and explore how to embrace technology—particularly the deep integration of artificial intelligence. The thematic presentations by member organizations clearly conveyed a consensus: digital technologies such as AI are no longer a threat to industry development but a core tool driving its leap forward. These technologies can not only help us enhance service capabilities, reduce operational costs, and open up new business scenarios, but also propel the industry's transformation from a "labor-intensive" model to a modern service industry driven by technology. The conference also featured round table discussions where delegates shared practical experiences and exchanged ideas on the topic of "How Small and Medium-Sized Human Resource Service Agencies Can Break Through Under New Circumstances." Additionally, it organized a visit to local advanced manufacturing enterprise, XCMG Group, achieving an intuitive and profound integration of theoretical discussions with front-line practice.
The attendees from CPEC gained valuable insights, particularly in how to reduce costs and enhance efficiency for client enterprises through refined and specialized services, as well as optimize human resource allocation for governments. They were deeply inspired and will steadfastly uphold their original mission, actively embrace the changing times, and further enrich the depth of their services.
