China: State Control of Religion

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Human Rights Watch, 1997 - 144 pagini
And recommendations -- The theory : religion must serve the state -- The bureaucracy : an instrument of control -- The practice : state control of religion -- Repression in Xinjiang -- Repression in Tibet -- Hong Kong -- Conclusion. Far East Cruise.

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Pagina 3 - ... (a) To worship or assemble in connection with a religion or belief, and to establish and maintain places for these purposes; (b) To establish and maintain appropriate charitable or humanitarian institutions; (c) To make, acquire and use to an adequate extent the necessary articles and materials related to the rites or customs of a religion or belief; (d) To write, issue and disseminate relevant publications in these areas; (e) To teach a religion or belief in places suitable for these purposes;...
Pagina 52 - The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall not restrict the freedom of religious belief, interfere in the internal affairs of religious organizations, or restrict religious activities which do not contravene the laws of the Region. Religious organizations shall, in accordance with law, enjoy the rights to acquire, use, dispose of, and inherit property and the right to receive financial assistance.
Pagina 52 - Institutions of all kinds, including those run by religious and community organisations, may retain their autonomy. They may continue to recruit staff and use teaching materials from outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Students shall enjoy freedom of choice of education and freedom to pursue their education outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Pagina 3 - In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society.
Pagina 52 - ... system, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall, on its own, formulate policies on the development and improvement of education, including policies regarding the educational system and its administration, the language of instruction, the allocation of funds, the examination system, the system of academic awards and the recognition of educational qualifications. Community organizations and individuals may, in accordance with law, run educational undertakings of various...
Pagina 53 - The relationship between religious organisations in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and those in other parts of the People's Republic of China shall be based on the principles of non-subordination, non-interference and mutual respect.
Pagina 8 - The state protects normal religious activities. No one may make use of religion to engage in activities that disrupt public order, impair the health of citizens or interfere with the educational system of the stale. Religious bodies and religious affairs are not subject to any foreign domination.
Pagina 52 - ... the right to receive financial assistance. Their previous property rights and interests shall be maintained and protected. Religious organizations may, according to their previous practice, continue to run seminaries and other schools, hospitals, and welfare institutions and to provide other social services. Religious organizations and believers in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may maintain and develop their relations with religious organizations and believers elsewhere.
Pagina 51 - Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of religious belief and freedom to preach and to conduct and participate in religious activities in public.
Pagina 51 - Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Patriotic Democratic Movement in China (the main umbrella organization for pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong), to operate the "underground escape channel.

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