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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

As a separate customs territory, the HKSAR may, using the name "Hong Kong, China", join the WTO and other relevant international organizations and international trade agreements.

Cultural and Educational Systems: The HKSAR shall, on its own, work out policies on education, culture, science and technology. Educational institutions of all kinds shall retain their autonomy and enjoy academic freedom. They may continue to recruit staff and use teaching materials independent of HKSAR. Students shall enjoy freedom of choice of educational institutions and freedom to pursue their education outside the HKSAR. The HKSAR government shall neither restrict the freedom of religious belief nor interfere in the internal affairs of religious organizations. Religious organizations and believers in the HKSAR may maintain and develop their relations with their counterparts elsewhere; religious organizations may, according to their previous practice, continue to run seminaries and other schools, hospitals, welfare institutions, etc. Non-governmental organizations in various fields, including education, science, technology, culture, art, sports, and medicine and health in the HKSAR, may maintain and develop their relationships with relevant organizations of other countries and regions and with international organizations. They also may participate in relevant activities in the name of "Kong Kong, China".

English may also be used as an official language by the executive, legislative and judiciary authorities of the HKSAR in addition to Chinese.

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