In January 2011, Hongdan Li, the interview and writing editor of the Chinese laser press, successfully applied the first journalist certificate, so that the press become the only optical journal publisher with interview authority.

Ever since July 2009, Hongdan Li has been the interview and writing editor of the Chinese laser press. She is responsible for the publicity of the activities and academic journal publishing in the press. By interviewing corporate executives and optical experts, she has reported a number of advanced technologies and achievements, which enhanced the development of optical industry.

The successful application of the first journalist certificate indicates that the Chinese laser press has a set of functions in interviewing, editing, publishing, issuing, advertising, conferences and training.