Beijing Shuffles Provincial Leadership, Installing New Governor in Key Southern Hub
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Meng Fanli
Meng Fanli, the Communist Party chief of the southern tech hub Shenzhen, was formally elected governor of Guangdong province on Wednesday, cementing a key leadership transition in China’s economic powerhouse.
The appointment was announced by the presidium of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress on Oct. 15. The move comes four days after Meng was appointed acting governor and follows the departure of his predecessor, Wang Weizhong, who was transferred to become the party chief of Inner Mongolia on Sept. 30.
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- Meng Fanli was elected governor of Guangdong province, replacing Wang Weizhong, and marking his second succession of Wang.
- Meng rose through roles in Shandong, Shenzhen, Qingdao, and Baotou, with his elevation following a common leadership path in Guangdong.
- Six provincial government heads, including Meng, have been replaced since 2025; Meng is also among 12 full 20th Central Committee members recently promoted.
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- Shandong Luxin Investment Holdings Group Co.Ltd.
- Shandong Luxin Investment Holdings Group Co. Ltd. is a state-owned enterprise in Shandong province, China. Meng Fanli, the current governor of Guangdong province, previously served as its chairman, during his early career in his home province, prior to his political ascent.
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What Happened When
- 2022-04：
- Meng Fanli was appointed party chief of Shenzhen, succeeding Wang Weizhong.
- 2022-10：
- Meng Fanli was elected as one of 12 officials to become a full member of the 20th Central Committee while still holding a sub-provincial rank.
- 2025-04：
- Jin Xiangjun, former governor of Shanxi and a member of the same Central Committee group as Meng, was put under investigation.
- 2025-09-30：
- Wang Weizhong was transferred to become the party chief of Inner Mongolia.
- 2025-10-11：
- Meng Fanli was appointed acting governor of Guangdong province.
- 2025-10-15：
- Meng Fanli was formally elected governor of Guangdong province by the presidium of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress.
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