 On April 30, 2014, following the investigation by the CCDI, Li was removed from all his posts and expelled from the Communist Party of China.Li reportedly had a close relationship with Deng Hong, the Chairman of Chengdu Exhibition and Tourism Group, and a major investor in development projects around Chengdu.Li was said to have given preferential treatment to Deng and other associates in the procurement of government contracts during his time as the party boss of Chengdu.