Career
During his term of service, an agreement was reached on the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Circle to develop both cities into a metropolis. Xu was born in Xiangtan, Hunan province. In June 2009, Xu was placed under investigation for "severe violations" and later dismissed from the mayor position.
Xu has been replaced as mayor by Wang Rong.
In May 2011, Xu was convicted of taking 33.18 million yuan (~$54 million) in bribes and sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by the Zhengzhou People"s Intermediate Court in Henan province.
