The recent announcement of Lu Xiaoming’s appointment as the new head of China’s liaison office in Hong Kong comes four months after the corruption investigation of her predecessor, Qin Rupei. Lu, 57, who previously served as the office’s deputy director, has a background in journalism and a vision to make cultural industry a driving force for Hong Kong’s economic growth.
Her appointment highlights the close ties between Hong Kong and Guangxi, a strategic hinterland of the Greater Bay Area. During a recent visit by Guangxi’s party secretary Liu Ning, 38 cooperation agreements were signed, emphasizing the region’s integration into the bay area’s economic network.
With the aim to boost trade and cooperation, the appointment of Lu Xiaoming signals a new chapter in the relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China, further solidifying their economic ties.