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(c)
(d)
It should be noted that a religious group can register as a company under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32). If it does so, there is no need for it to inform the Societies Officer of its establishment. We do not classify companies by their activities. It is therefore not possible to provide a list of companies engaged in religious activities.
All religious groups can operate freely in Hong Kong unless their operation is prejudicial to the security of Hong Kong and public safety and order. No special criteria are applied to societies or companies engaged in religious activities.
The Government is not aware of any religious groups as described in part (c) of the question operating in Hong Kong.
On receipt of information concerning religious activities that may endanger public order or individual safety, the Police will conduct thorough investigations to see if any offences have been committed.
End/Wednesday, June 21, 1995