China is intensifying its commitment to advancing high-quality development within its rapidly expanding human resources services industry, recognizing it as a fundamental pillar for constructing a modern industrial system. The nation’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is spearheading this initiative, currently hosting the third National Human Resources Services Industry Development Conference in Wuhan, Hubei Province from November 28-29, 2025.
This significant gathering serves as a crucial networking platform, facilitating connections between human resources agencies and corporations while effectively matching employers with specialized talent requirements. Zhang Wenmiao, Director of the Ministry’s Human Resources Flow Management Department, emphasized the sector’s critical importance during a pre-event press briefing, stating that human capital represents the primary and most valuable resource driving China’s socioeconomic progress.
Official statistics reveal remarkable industry growth, with over 70,000 registered human resources agencies currently operating nationwide, employing more than one million professionals. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the sector has demonstrated substantial impact, providing approximately 300 million employment, career consultation, and talent mobility services annually. Additionally, it has delivered around 50 million specialized supports and consultancies to domestic employers each year.
The conference series, previously held in Chongqing (2021) and Shenzhen (2023), has evolved into a key forum showcasing China’s innovative approaches to employment stabilization and highlighting the human resources industry’s developmental achievements. This sustained governmental support underscores the strategic priority placed on cultivating a sophisticated talent ecosystem that can meet the evolving demands of China’s modern economy.