Li went abroad for investigation, visit or participation.

From February to May, 2000/KLOC-0, I was partially funded by Shenzhen University and visited university of central lancashire, England.

From June to August, 2000/KLOC-0, I was funded by the German Academic Exchange Center (DAAD) and studied at the University of Cologne, Germany.

From 2000 to 2006, he attended international academic conferences on geography and related disciplines in Sur, South Korea, Saarbrü cken, Germany, Glasgow, England and Brisbane, Australia, and delivered speeches or served as the chairman of group meetings.