From 440 grad hires in 2025 to the Sep 3, 2026 'HR Director position does not exist' controversy — the full timeline (focusguest edition).
Red Star Capital Bureau called Xingyu's IR department: the 'HR Director' ranks above Director, the person is suspended but identity 'not convenient to disclose'; stock fell 3.62% that day.
CNR/The Paper reported Sep 3: neither Xingyu's HK prospectus executive list, official org chart nor employees recognize an 'HR Director' position; the suspended post is untraceable.
At the Sep 2 earnings call Chairman Zhou Xiaoping issued a second apology and pledged HR reform, while also reporting 'unfair media reports' to regulators, reigniting criticism.
On Sep 1 Volkswagen China confirmed it received complaints and launched an immediate investigation; HKEX confirmed forwarding complaints to its Listing Division for case-by-case review.
Terminated graduates filed complaints to overseas customers Mercedes-Benz and VW; on Aug 31 Mercedes-Benz BPO replied, calling it 'serious ethical and labor misconduct' and opening a supply-chain compliance review.
On Aug 27 Xingyu issued an apology letter: immediate 3-month job-search living allowance, plus 6 months' salary if still unemployed by end of November.
On Aug 25 the Changzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau announced the 107 contract terminations, cited 'harsh communication', and said Xingyu suspended its 'HR Director'.
In late August media reports on the forced resignations spread widely; audio and evidence circulated; Weibo/Xiaohongshu/Zhihu engagement surged.
On Aug 8 HR summoned the 440 graduates to choose: sign 'personal reasons' resignation (~half-month pay) or transfer to production line at lower pay; leaked audio went viral.
In early July 2026 the 440 campus hires formally joined; the company's official recruitment account positioned them as reserve talent for smart-lamp upgrades.
In the 2025 autumn recruiting round Xingyu hired 440 2026-grads (R&D/tech/management trainee, majority master's), promising a 1-month line internship before moving to tech roles.
从2025秋招招录440名应届硕博，到2026年9月3日「人力资源总监查无此岗」发酵，星宇股份事件全节点时间线总览（focusguest 版）。
红星资本局致电星宇投资者关系部门：称「人力资源总监」级别比部长高、相关人员已停职、具体是谁不方便透露；当日股价跌3.62%、市值213.92亿。
央广网/澎湃9月3日报道：星宇港股招股书高管名单、官网管理序列、员工口径均无「人力资源总监」职务，被停职岗位查无此岗。
9月2日业绩说明会，董事长周晓萍二度公开道歉并承诺整改用工制度，同时宣布已对部分「不实报道」通过网信和网安部门投诉举报。
9月1日大众中国确认收到投诉并第一时间启动专项调查；港交所确认将投诉转交上市科个案核查。
被解约应届生向奔驰、大众等海外大客户合规渠道举报；8月31日奔驰BPO回函，定性为「严重道德和劳动失当行为」并启动供应链合规审查。
星宇8月27日发布致歉信：即时发放3个月求职生活补贴，11月底前仍未就业再给予6个月工资补偿。
常州市人社局8月25日通报：与107人解除劳动合同，协商「方法简单生硬」，企业已对人力资源总监作出停职处理。