Called a "poet diplomat," Li has published a collection of poetry and prose. Li served as a diplomat in Africa for years, andwas later promoted to such posts as director-general and spokesmanof the Information Department of the Foreign Ministry, assistant foreign minister, China's resident representative to the United Nations, deputy foreign minister and China's ambassador to the United States. (来源：英语学习门户网站EnglishCN.com)

    About 500 Chinese and overseas correspondents attended the press conference, broadcast live by China National Radio, China Radio International and China Central Television. China's largest news website, Xinhuanet.com, is also presenting live coverage of the press conference. Enditem