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Updated: 2025.12.23

Fong-Shaing Li (also recorded in databases as Fong Shaing Li or Yue-Fong Li) is a competitive poker player from Taiwan who has established a consistent presence on the Asian tournament circuit over the last few years. As of late 2025, he has solidified his reputation as an efficient tournament regular, particularly in high-volume series in Taipei.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Fong-Shaing Li has recorded steady growth in his professional earnings, primarily focused on the burgeoning Taiwanese market:

Total Live Earnings: USD 23,482 (The Hendon Mob).
Best Live Cash: USD 23,482, achieved in a major regional championship.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: Currently climbing within the regional rankings due to consistent 2024–2025 performances.
Taiwan National Ranking: Ranked among the active mid-stakes competitors in Taipei.

Notable Tournament Results

His results history highlights a specialization in navigating the large and aggressive fields typical of the Taiwanese poker scene, particularly at the Asia Poker Arena.

Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 18 (July 2025): Recorded a deep run in one of the largest tournament fields in the region’s history.
APT Taipei (2024–2025): Consistent “In The Money” (ITM) finishes in side events and mid-major championships.
Regional Consistency: He is recognized for his high frequency of cashes in No-Limit Hold’em structures, particularly in the “Shot Clock” and “Turbo” formats favored in the East Asian meta.

Biography & Play Style

Residing in Taiwan, Li is part of the “new wave” of Taiwanese players who have benefited from the rapid expansion of the domestic poker scene since 2023.

His play style is characterized by:

Large Field Resilience: His ability to reach the money in massive regional events suggests a disciplined approach to tournament longevity and stack preservation.
Short-Handed Proficiency: Consistent results in side events indicate a strong tactical range in late-stage, short-handed play where aggression and ICM (Independent Chip Model) awareness are critical.
Circuit Specialist: Unlike some players who travel globally, Li has focused on mastering the specific “meta” of the Taiwanese circuit, allowing him to exploit tendencies common among regional recreationals and pros alike.