the press, of assembly, of association, of travel and move- ment, of strike, of choice of occupation, of academic re- search, of religion and belief, of communication and the ownership of property will be ensured by law in the Macao Special Administrative Region.

(5) The Macao Special Administrative Region will on its own decide policies in the fields of culture, education, science and technology and protect cultural relics in Macao according to law.

In addition to Chinese, Portuguese may also be used in organs of government and in the legislature and the courts in the Macao Special Administrative Region.

(6) The Macao Special Administrative Region may es- tablish mutually beneficial economic relations with Portu- gal and other countries. Due regard will be given to the economic interests of Portugal and other countries in Macao. The interests of the inhabitants of Portuguese descent in Macao will be protected by law.

(7) Using the name "Macao, China”, the Macao Special Administrative Region may on its own maintain and develop economic and cultural relations and in this context conclude agreements with states, regions and relevant international organizations.

The Macao Special Administrative Region Government may on its own issue travel documents for entry into and exit from Macao.

(8) The Macao Special Administrative Region will re- main a free port and a separate customs territory in order to develop its economic activities. There will be free flow of capital. The Macao Pataca, as the legal tender of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will continue to cir- culate and remain freely convertible.

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