After graduation, he began working for China Central Television (CCTV), where he operated cameras and was part of the reporting teams.
As a journalist, he focused on politics, presumably putting him in contact with senior figures of the Chinese Communist Party and its government.
[4] In 2000, Li began his foray into the government and was named the deputy head of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT).
Five days later, on December 25, Li Dongsheng was removed from his positions as deputy of the Leading Group on Dealing with Heterodox Religions, director of the 610 Office, and Vice Minister of Public Security.
[10] On June 30, 2014, Xinhua announced that Li Dongsheng had been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and transferred to judicial authorities for prosecution.