 At the International Championship, Li thrashed four-time world champion John Higgins 6–1 and Zhao Xintong also 6–1 to reach the last 16.A third 6–1 result followed, however it was Li's opponent Ronnie O'Sullivan who recorded it to end his tournament.Compatriot Liang Wenbo eliminated Li 5–1 in the first round of the German Masters.