He is also a professor at Zhengzhou University and other universities, and is the head of several projects. He has rich practical work experience. Since he became the county magistrate of Ningling County, he has made outstanding contributions in attracting investment, managing the environment and municipal construction. He turned Ningling County from the backward appearance of Shangqiu City into an advanced county with a substantial increase in per capita income, which became the best period for the development of Ningling County.
Li Dongsheng, a senior economist, is a visiting professor at Zhengzhou University and other universities. From 2004 to 2006, he served as Party Secretary and Chairman of Henan lotus gourmet powder Group Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Sino-British joint venture Henan Lotus Tang Ying Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.