*Li, Zhilin and Sui, H.G., 2000. An Integrated Technique for Automated Generalisation of Contour Maps. The Cartographic Journal, 37(1): 29-37.

*Li, Yongli, Li, Zhilin, Chen, Yong-qi and Li, Xiaoxia, 2002. Using raster quasi-topology as a tool to study spatial entities. Kybernetes, (in press)

Li, Y.L., Li, Zhilin, Chen Y.Q., Li, X.X and Wu, XM. 2000. Pansystems Relativity on Observation, Advances in System Science and Application, No.2. pp13-18.

Li, Zhilin and Sui, HG., 2000. Automated Generalisation of Contour Maps: A System Based on a Natural Principle of Objective Generalisation. GIM International, 14(7): 52-54.

*Su, B., Li, Zhilin, Lodwick, G. and Muller, J.-C., 1997. Algebraic models for the aggregation of area features based on morphological operators. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 11(3): 233-246.

Su, B., Li, Zhilin, and Lodwick, G., 1997. Morphological transformation for the elimination of area features in digital map generalization. Cartography, 26(2): 23-30.

Li, Zhilin and Su, B., 1996. Algebraic models for feature displacement in the generalization of digital map data using morphological techniques. Cartographica, 32(3): 39-56.

*Li, Zhilin, 1995. An examination of algorithms for the detection of critical points on digital cartographic lines. The Cartographic Journal, 32(2): 121-125.

*Su, B. and Li, Zhilin, 1995. An algebraic basis for digital generalization of area-patches based on morphological techniques. The Cartographic Journal, 32(2): 148-153.

*Li, Zhilin and Su, B., 1995. From phenomena to essence: Envisioning the nature of digital map generalisation. The cartographic Journal. 32(1): 45-47.

Su, B. and Li, Zhilin, 1995. Knowledge-based systems for map design and production: A review and some considerations. Cartography, 24(1): 33-42.

*Li, Zhilin, 1994. Reality in time-scale systems and cartographic representation. The Cartographic Journal, 31(1): 50-51.

Li, Zhilin, 1994. Mathematical morphology in digital generalization of raster map data. Cartography, 23(1): 1-10.

Li, Zhilin & Openshaw, S., 1993. A natural principle for objective generalisation of digital map data. Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, 20(1): 19-29.

*Li, Zhilin, 1993. Some considerations on the issue of line generalization. The Cartographic Journal, 30(1): 68-71.

*Li, Zhilin & Openshaw, S., 1992. Algorithms for objective generalization of line features based on the natural principle. International Journal of Geographical Information Systems, 6(5): 373-389.

Li, Zhilin & Openshaw, S., 1992. A comparative study of the performance of manual generalization and automated generalization of line features. Geographical Information 1992-1993 (AGI Year Book), 501-514.

*Li, Zhilin, 1988. An algorithm for compressing digital contour data. The Cartographic Journal, 25(2): 143-146

Li, Zhilin, 2001. Scale Issue in the Integration and Updating of Geospatial Information. Proceedings of the Forum on Geospatial data Framework (platform) for Digital China. 28-29 November 2001, Beijing. China Association for Science and Technology. 82-96. (to be a book chapter)

Li, Zhilin, 1999. Scale: A fundamental scale in spatial information science. Towards Digital Earth -- Proceedings of the International Symposium on The Digital Earth, 29 Nov. - 2 Dec. 1999, Beijing. 533-538.

Li, Zhilin, and Li, C., 1999. Objective algorithms for multi-scale representation of relief. Proceedings of 2^rd International Workshop on Dymanic and Multi-dimensional GIS. 4-6, Oct. 1999, Beijing. 17-22.

Li, Zhilin, Sui, H. and Gong, J., 1999. A System for automated generalization of contour maps. Proceedings of 19^th International Cartographic Conference, Ottawa, Canada. 1127-1134.

Li, Zhilin, and Li, C., 1999. Algorithms for automated representation of relief at its natural scales. Proceedings of 3^rd International Workshop on Progress in Automated Map Generalization. Ottawa, Canada.

Li, Zhilin, 1998. Multi-scale representation of spatial data. Proceedings of Mapping Sciences’98. 409-416.

Li, Zhilin, Gong, J. and Li, A.Q., 1998. Contour generalization using line simplification algorithm. SIST’98 Wuhan. 505-509.

Li, Zhilin, 1997. Scale in geographical information science. Proceedings, International Workshop on Dynamic and Multi-dimensional GIS, August, 1997. HK. 143-158.

Li, Zhilin and Su, B., 1997. Some basic mathematical models for feature displacement in digital map Generalization Proceedings of ICC’97 Vol.1, 452-459.

Su, B. and Li, Zhilin, 1997. Morphological transformation for detecting spatial conflicts in digital generalization. Proceedings of ICC’97 , Vol.1, pp460-468.

Su, B. and Li, Zhilin, 1997. Morphological Transformation for Feature Displacement in Digital Map Generalization. Proceedings of GIS AM/FM Asia’97 & GeoInformatics’97 ,Vol.2, 555-567.

Li, Zhilin, 1997. Philosophical, conceptual and algorithmic issues in automated map generalization. Position Paper, 2nd Workshop on Automated Map Generalization. 19-21 June 1997.

Su, B., Li, Zhilin and Lodwick, G.,1996. Building mathematical models for the generalization of spatial data. Proceedings of Geoinformatics’96 Wuhan Technical University of Technology. 1: 417-424.

Li, Zhilin, 1996. Transformation of spatial representation in scale dimension: A new paradigm for digital generalization of spatial data. International Archives for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing XXXI(B3): 453-458.

Su, B., Li, Zhilin, and Lodwick, G., 1996. Algebraic models for the elimination of area features in digital map generalization. Proceedings of Mapping Science '96 297-307.

Li, Zhilin, 1995. Space-primary techniques for avoiding and resolving spatial conflicts in digital generalization. Position Paper, Workshop on Progress in Automated Map Geoneralization. 1-3 Sept. 1995.