 Li's time in provincial politics saw him work under four successive party secretaries, including Zhou Yongkang, Zhang Xuezhong, Liu Qibao, and Du Qinglin.In January 2013, Li was promoted to become the Chairman of the Sichuan Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, earning him full provincial status for the first time in his life.On December 29, 2013, Li was being investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China for "serious violations of laws and regulations".