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Updated: 2026.02.14

Xinjing Li is a professional poker player from China who has recently achieved major milestones on the Asian live circuit. Known for his technical adaptability, he has transitioned from a consistent presence in regional tournaments to a title-winning regular at international high-stakes festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings exceeding $74,000, Xinjing Li has seen a meteoric rise during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. His career reached a significant pinnacle in January 2026 when he captured his first major international trophy.

Notable Tournament Results:

$25,615 (₩35,260,000) for winning the Turbo High Roller (Event #5) at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic 2026.
$3,200 for a 26th-place finish in the $2,000 NLHE 8-Handed at the Triton One Series Jeju in September 2025.
$2,304 (¥16,000) for a 68th-place finish in the 2018 Oriental Poker Championship Main Event.
$1,481 (₱83,000) for a 40th-place finish in the Manila Megastack 19 Main Event.
$949 for an 18th-place finish in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) PokerNews Daily Deepstack in Las Vegas.

Li is currently ranked #1,122 on the China All Time Money List and holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking within the top 12,000 players worldwide. For a full breakdown of his tournament records, you can visit the Xinjing Li Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Changsha, China, Xinjing Li spent several years building his skills in domestic Chinese series and Las Vegas deepstack events before breaking out as an “APT regular”. He is part of a highly disciplined wave of Chinese professionals who utilize the South Korean and Philippine circuits as hubs for international competition.

His victory in early 2026 at the APT Jeju Classic was a landmark “maiden title,” where he topped a field of 33 entries to claim the top prize in the High Roller – Turbo format. This win solidified his reputation as an elite navigator of high-variance, fast-paced tournament structures.

Play Style & Strategy

Xinjing Li is recognized for a resilient and opportunistic play style, particularly excelling in “Turbo” and “Deepstack” formats. His strategy emphasizes aggressive stack-building during the middle stages of tournaments, a tactic that has frequently led to deep runs in both regional Asian championships and massive-field American daily series.

During his title-winning run in Jeju, Li demonstrated elite-level composure, leading an all-China podium finish by maintaining technical pressure during short-handed play. His ability to adapt his ranges effectively in accelerated structures—while maintaining the discipline required for multi-day championships—makes him a formidable and versatile threat in the modern Asian poker landscape.

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