Core Insights - The Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and the Beijing Talent Work Bureau released the "Beijing International Professional Qualification Recognition Directory (2025 Edition)" at the 2025 China International Service Trade Fair, increasing the total recognized international qualifications from 149 to 163 [1][2] Group 1: International Qualification Directory - The 2025 edition includes 163 recognized international professional qualifications, comprising 143 from the international qualification list, 9 from the urgent and scarce qualification list, and 11 from the overseas professional certification list [1] - Among the 9 urgent and scarce qualifications, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) has been included this year, alongside qualifications in engineering technology [1][2] Group 2: Support for Talent Development - The CFA Institute reported nearly 200,000 CFA holders globally, with over 9,000 in China, and those with 10 years of experience can enjoy services corresponding to senior professional titles in Beijing [2] - To ensure the effective implementation of the 2025 directory, the Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau is collaborating with various departments to provide tailored services for different types of certified talents and employer needs, including work residence permits and expedited work permit processes [2] Group 3: Progress in Qualification Recognition - Beijing's initiative for international professional qualification recognition began in 2021, achieving one-way recognition of overseas high-level qualifications in 2023, and aims for a breakthrough to mutual recognition by 2024 [2] - As of August this year, over 7,000 instances of international qualification verification services have been provided to more than 2,700 enterprises in Beijing [2]

Group 1 - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair highlighted the importance of human resources in supporting Chinese enterprises' international expansion, with the launch of the "Beijing International Occupational Qualification Recognition Directory (2025 Edition)" expanding to 163 items [2][4] - The Ministry of Commerce, National Bureau of Statistics, and State Administration of Foreign Exchange reported that China's outward direct investment flow reached $192.2 billion in 2024, marking an 8.4% increase from the previous year, with overseas enterprises covering over 80% of global countries and regions [2] - The establishment of the first batch of 12 Chinese-funded international human resources service liaison stations across 11 countries and regions aims to facilitate the internationalization of human resources services for Chinese enterprises [4] Group 2 - The conference emphasized the need for talent in the context of increasing internationalization of Chinese enterprises, launching collaborative projects in education, technology, and talent development [3] - A cross-border human resources service alliance was initiated, specifically the China-Indonesia cross-border human resources service alliance, to enhance cooperation in talent exchange [3] - The "Beijing New Quality Productivity Human Resources Development Directory (2025 Edition)" was released, rating the scarcity of key industry occupations and introducing guidelines for technical skill talent evaluation [4]

Group 1 - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair (CIFTIS) is a platform for resource integration, with a focus on the importance of talent in supporting Chinese enterprises' international expansion [2][3] - The Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau released the "Beijing International Occupational Qualification Recognition Directory (2025 Edition)," expanding the total to 163 items, emphasizing the recognition of qualifications in key sectors like information technology and finance [2][4] - The first batch of 12 Chinese-funded international human resources service liaison stations was launched, covering 11 countries and regions, aimed at facilitating overseas expansion and bridging talent exchange [4] Group 2 - In 2024, China's outward direct investment flow reached $192.2 billion, an increase of 8.4% from the previous year, with overseas enterprises covering over 80% of global countries and regions [2] - By the end of 2024, Chinese investors had established 52,000 overseas enterprises in 190 countries, with 19,000 in Belt and Road Initiative countries, indicating strong international engagement [2] - The annual reinvestment from overseas enterprises was $77.89 billion, accounting for 40.5% of the total flow, with 70% of these enterprises either profitable or breaking even [2]

Core Insights - The 2025 International Professional Qualification Recognition Directory was officially released, expanding to 163 items, signaling Beijing's commitment to attracting high-level talent globally [1][2][3] Group 1: International Professional Qualifications - The directory includes 143 international professional qualifications, 9 urgent qualifications, and 11 overseas certification qualifications, with 7 items on the mutual recognition list [2][3] - New qualifications added include 13 from international organizations, such as the Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) [3] - The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification holders with 10 years of experience can now correspond to senior professional titles in Beijing [3] Group 2: Talent Services and Support - Holders of urgent qualifications will receive upgraded services, including a green channel for talent introduction and support for senior professional title recognition [4] - The CFA Association has noted that China is the second-largest market for CFA, with around 9,000 holders, and Beijing offers various support services for these professionals [5] Group 3: International Collaboration and Resource Services - A cross-border human resources service alliance was established to meet the human resource needs of enterprises expanding internationally [7] - The first batch of international human resources service liaison stations for Chinese enterprises has been launched in 11 countries, providing one-stop services for overseas recruitment and management [7] Group 4: Human Resource Development Directory - The 2025 edition of the Human Resource Development Directory focuses on new productivity and highlights the demand for talent in information technology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare [9] - The directory includes a comprehensive rating system for talent demand across 13 industries and 156 key areas, identifying 377 representative positions [9]