Article 138
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own,
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
policies on science and technology, and
formulate
shall protect by la w
technological
research,
achievements
in scientific
and
patents,
discoveries
and
inventions.
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
own, decide on the scientific and technological standards
and specifications applicable in Hong Kong.
Article 139
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
own, formu late policies on culture and protect by law the
achievements and the legitimate rights and interests of authors in their literary and artistic pursuits.
Article 140
in
the
internal
affairs
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall not
restrict the freedom of religious belief, shall not
interfere
of religious organizations and shall not restrict religious activities.
which do not contravene the laws of the Region.
Religious organizations 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.
with
Religious organizations and believers in the Hong
Kong SAR may maintain and develop
develop their relations
religious organizations and believers elsewhere.