Article 138
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own,
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
formulate policies on science and technology, and
in scientific
shall protect by la w
technological
research,
achievements
patents,
discoveries
and
and
inventions.
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
own, decide on the scientific and technological standar ās
and specifications applicable in Hong Kong.
Article 139
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
own, formulate policies on culture and protect by law the
achievements and the legitimate rights and interests authors in their literary and artistic pursuits.
of
Article 140
restrict
interfere
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall not
the freedom of religious belief, shall not
in
the
internal
affairs
of religious
org an izations and shall not restrict religious activities which do not contravene the laws of the Region.
Religious org an izations shall in accordance with
la w enjoy the rights to acquire, use, dispose of and
inherit property and 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 se minaries
and other schools, hospitals and welfare institutions and to provide
other social services.
Religious organizations and believers in the Hong
Kong SAR may maintain and develop their relations with
religious organizations and believers els ew here.