Joseph Li Shan
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Joseph Li Shan ( Chinese 李 山 , Pinyin Lǐ Shān , born March 1965 in Daxing ) is Bishop of Beijing of the Chinese State Church, Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association . He was consecrated on September 21, 2007 at a ceremony in Nan Tang (South Cathedral), Xuanwumen, at the age of 42. Before becoming archbishop, he served as pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Wangfujing .
Life
His appointment as Archbishop of Beijing was approved by the Vatican. Sources close to Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun have criticized Archbishop Li Shan for allegedly prone to compromising with the Chinese Communist Party and the Patriotic Church.
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| SURNAME | Li Shan, Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese clergyman, Bishop of Beijing |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1965 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Daxing |