Xu Rong, male, Han nationality, holds a bachelor's degree.
Xu began his career as a journalist and editor at Beijing China News Agency. During his time with the agency, he also served as party vice-secretary of the Beijing Overseas Chinese United Association at the State Council.
In 1986, Xu started a series of positions with Zhuhai government. He was dean of the research office at Zhuhai Municipal Organization Department and then deputy director and party vice-secretary of Zhuhai Wanzai Town.
In 1999, he became chairman of the Zhuhai Gree Group Corporation. The following year, in 2000, he was made chairman of the Zhuhai Economy Association and a member of the Zhuhai Municipal Experts Advisory Committee at the Zhuhai government.
Xu was made general manager of the Zhuhai Gree Group Corporation in 2001.