宗教信仰合规指南

Legal Guidance | Religious Belief Compliance Guide

Provisions on the Administration of Students in Regular Institutions of Higher Education, Article 43: Schools shall adhere to the principle of separation of education and religion. No organization or individual may conduct religious activities in schools.

Administrative Measures for the Enrollment and Cultivation of International Students by Schools, Article 29 Institutions of higher education shall respect the national customs and religious beliefs of international students, but do not provide venues for holding religious activities. No missionary or religious gatherings or any other religious activities may be conducted within the schools.

Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens Within the Territory of the People's Republic of China: According to these Provisions and their Implementing Rules, foreigners within Chinese territory who wish to hold collective religious activities shall conduct them in lawfully registered temples, churches, or mosques, or at temporary locations approved by the religious affairs department of the provincial people's government.

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Daily Management: Religious Belief Compliance Guide (MUST READ)

China respects and protects religious freedom of international students in accordance with law. All religious activities must comply with relevant regulations and respect the principle of independent operation of religions in China. Illegal religious activities are strictly prohibited.

(1) Legal religious activities only in these places

Group religious activities must be held at legally registered venues or temporary sites approved by provincial religious affairs departments.

With approval from local religious groups, you may invite Chinese religious personnel to hold personal religious ceremonies.

Foreign religious personnel may preach at temples/churches with invitation and approval.

(2) Strictly forbidden religious activities on campus

No religious activities on campus: preaching, gatherings, religious symbols, materials or training.

No converting Chinese citizens or appointing religious personnel.

No religious activities outside legally approved venues.

No illegal production, sale or distribution of religious items. No over-quantity religious publications or audio-visual products.

No illegal religious activities via the internet.

No establishing religious organizations, institutions, venues or schools.

No wearing religious clothing or symbols on campus.

No interfering in Chinese religious groups, spreading extremism, harming national unity, obstructing administration or accepting religious donations.

The official version of the measures is in Chinese. This English translation is provided for convenience. In case of any discrepancy between the English translation and the original Chinese text, the Chinese text shall prevail.

Reference: 国际学生实用小贴士｜校园管理篇 Tips for International Students | Campus Management