At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, global HR technology leader pio made a commanding impression in the Trade in Services Exhibition Area. The company drew major attention from the HR tech community with a mix of AI product launches, strategic showcases, and keynote insights—most notably unveiling Foundire, its next-generation AI recruiting platform designed to transform how enterprises hire, manage, and pay global talent.
Foundire: Turning Recruiting Into a Strategic Advantage
Unveiled as the centerpiece of pio’s exhibit, Foundire reimagines the recruiting process as a data-driven, AI-powered decision engine rather than a routine HR task. The platform connects every stage of recruitment—Resume → Screening → Interview → Review → Offer → Background Check—into one unified workflow.
This integrated system eliminates bottlenecks like communication delays and manual data entry, helping recruiters identify top candidates faster while improving accuracy in cross-border hiring.
“Foundire is not only a breakthrough in intelligent recruiting, but also a key milestone in our global employment strategy,” said Tan Lin, CEO of pio. “By combining recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and payroll into a single AI ecosystem, we’re enabling Chinese enterprises to expand internationally with greater confidence and efficiency.”
Foundire also integrates seamlessly with pio’s established global employment services—including Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor Management, Global Work Visa, and Payroll Solutions—creating an end-to-end talent and compliance infrastructure for companies operating across borders.
Collaboration, Compliance, and Global Expansion
Beyond its product debut, pio strengthened its network by partnering with key ecosystem players such as Hong Kong Science Park, PayPal, DP Technology, and YiYan Technology. Together, they hosted a series of online and offline events spotlighting how Chinese companies can leverage HR tech and AI to scale globally. The sessions attracted thousands of attendees from government, academia, and business, turning pio’s booth into one of CIIE 2025’s most-discussed destinations.
During the expo, CEO Tan Lin also delivered a keynote titled “Trends in the Global Cross-Border Talent Market.” His talk explored how AI and compliance technology are reshaping global employment models, emphasizing the shift from process-based HR to data-driven, insight-led talent management.
Tan highlighted pio’s belief in a hybrid model of “Technology + Localized Services,” combining intelligent automation with on-the-ground compliance expertise to ensure that global expansion remains both efficient and lawful.
Thought Leadership at the Shanghai Hongqiao HR Service Development Conference
Just days later, pio Partner Bei Zhang joined the 2025 Shanghai Hongqiao Human Resources Service Development Conference, participating in a high-profile panel on “Empowering the Internationalization of Chinese Enterprises through the Human Resources Service Industry.”
Alongside senior government and industry leaders—including Jiaying Yang, Party Secretary and Director of the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau—Zhang discussed how HR services can act as a strategic enabler for Chinese companies going global, blending technology, policy, and talent to sustain international growth.
Expanding a Global Footprint
At CIIE 2025, pio underscored its transformation from a recruitment and payroll provider into a comprehensive HR technology platform with a global reach. The company currently operates owned entities in over 20 countries and delivers services across 150+ regions, positioning itself as one of the most globally integrated HR providers in Asia.
Looking forward, pio plans to continue expanding its footprint while investing in next-generation AI tools that bring greater transparency, compliance, and scalability to global employment.
“Our mission is to empower Chinese enterprises to grow confidently across borders,” said Tan. “With AI and global service integration, we’re not just streamlining hiring—we’re shaping the future of work.”
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