Regulations Governing the Religious Activities of Foreign Nationals within China - 1994

Regulations Governing the Religious Activities of Foreign Nationals within China - 1994

Order of the State Council [1994] No.144

January 31, 1994
　
Article 1 This regulation is formulated in conformity with the Constitution in order to protect the freedom of religious belief of foreign nationals in China and to safeguard the public interest.
　
Article 2 The People's Republic of China respects the religious freedom of foreign nationals in China and protects friendly visits, cultural and scholarly exchanges and other such religious activities between foreign nationals and religious circles in China.
　
Article 3 Foreign nationals may participate in religious activities in religious venues in China, including monasteries, temples, mosques and churches; and, at the invitation of a religious body at or above the provincial, autonomous region or municipality level, may discuss the scriptures and preach.
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