Lu Ruihua, male, Han nationality is a native of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province. He was born in 1938, received a master's degree from Zhongshan University and joined the Party in 1972.
Lu began his career at Foshan Analytical Instrument Factory. He later became mayor of Foshan City. In 1996 he became governor of Guangdong Province.
Lu was an alternate member of the 14th CPC Central Committee and member of the 15th CPC Central Committee. He was also a deputy to the 7th, 8th, and 9th NPCs.