Xu Weiping, the little-known Chinese developer who wants to revive London’s Royal Albert Dock, is an experienced tour guide. A series of pictures at his Beijing investment centre show the tycoon proudly escorting Liu Qi, a former member of the Chinese Communist party’s powerful politburo, around his large office park on the city’s southern outskirts.
Mr Xu’s guest yesterday was Richard Blakeway, London’s deputy mayor for housing, land and property and the point man for the £1bn Docklands project.
“My company is very transparent, I am willing to show you everything,” Mr Xu, chairman of Advanced Business Park, said as he invited the Financial Times along on Mr Blakeway’s tour.