On December 16, the "Top 100 Brands 2025" awards ceremony was held in Shanghai. CHINA EAST EDU (00667.HK) was successfully included in the "Top 100 Brands 2025" list for its continuous dedication and innovative models in vocational education.

The selection adhered to the unique "100-100-100" concept: 100 top industry brand experts participated in voting, covering 100 high-potential sectors, ultimately selecting 100 outstanding brands with remarkable achievements and innovative capabilities. CHINA EAST EDU's inclusion signifies high recognition of its brand influence and innovative practices in vocational education.

Mao Chaosheng, Board Secretary of CHINA EAST EDU, stated during the event: "As a pioneer in vocational skills education, we are committed to deepening industry-education integration by bringing real-world corporate scenarios, instructors, and standards into classrooms, ensuring students 'learn what is needed.' Moving forward, CHINA EAST EDU will focus on innovation as the core driver, exploring deeper industry-education integration in cutting-edge fields like AI and new energy. We will continue investing in nationwide vocational education industrial parks to cultivate more skilled talents for China's high-quality economic development."

Now in its seventh year, the "Top 100 Brands" project has become a credible and influential annual event in China's brand evaluation field. This year's selection particularly emphasized sustainable innovation, social value creation, and industry leadership, showcasing a group of Chinese brands that steadily progress and set benchmarks through innovation.

CHINA EAST EDU's recognition not only highlights its leading position in vocational education but also provides an exemplary model for industry-education integration and serving the real economy.