Regulations on Religious Affairs

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Regulations on Religious Affairs is a key legal framework in the People's Republic of China that defines the state's control, management, and oversight of religious activities and organizations.

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Statements (57)

Predicate Object
instanceOf administrative regulation
legal framework
aimsTo maintain national unity
maintain social harmony
maintain state security
protect citizens' freedom of religious belief
standardize administration of religious affairs
basedOn Constitution of the People's Republic of China NERFINISHED
contains administrative sanctions for violations
penalties for illegal religious activities
provisions on closure of illegal venues
provisions on confiscation of illegal gains
country China
surface form: People's Republic of China
definesRoleOf religious groups in society
state in managing religion
enforcedBy State Administration for Religious Affairs NERFINISHED
local people's governments at or above county level
governs Buddhism NERFINISHED
Catholicism
Islam NERFINISHED
Protestantism
Taoism
five state-recognized religions in China
implementsPrinciple freedom of religious belief
independence and self-management of religions
religions must not be controlled by foreign forces
jurisdiction People's Republic of China NERFINISHED
legalSystem socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics
policyOrientation alignment of religion with socialist society
sinicization of religion
prohibits establishment of religious organizations without registration
religious activities outside approved venues without permission
religious extremism
unauthorized religious schools
unauthorized religious venues
use of religion to disrupt social order
use of religion to impair health of citizens
use of religion to obstruct state education system
regulates foreign-related religious activities
online religious information services
religious activities
religious affairs
religious education and training
religious organizations
religious personnel
religious property management
religious venues
requires approval for foreign-related religious exchanges
approval for large-scale religious activities
financial management and disclosure by religious organizations
registration of religious organizations
registration of religious venues
religious organizations to accept supervision by state organs
religious organizations to operate within laws and regulations
religious personnel to be recognized or filed with authorities
religious venues to implement safety management systems
subjectTo interpretation by Chinese government authorities

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religious policy of the People's Republic of China governedBy Regulations on Religious Affairs