[5] On 2 May 2013, Deng was appointed deputy head of Pingguo County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where he was in charge of development and reform, price, government legal system, agriculture, rural areas, poverty alleviation and major projects.

A local person in Pingguo County stated that Deng gave the impression that he was knowledgeable and capable, but he was modest, prudent, diligent and eager to learn.

He kept a low profile while in Guangxi and his resume was not shown on the website of the local government.

[9] On 20 July 2016, Hong Kong media reported that Deng was no longer serving as deputy secretary of the party committee during the re-election process in Pingguo County.

In March 2017, it was reported that he was serving as the director of the ninth council of Beijing Bridge Association.