E/CN.4/1991/56 page 25 the same time they are required to abide by Chinese laws and to respect the sovereign rights of the Chinese churches. Article 36 of the Chinese Constitution stipulates 'Religious bodies and religious affairs are not subject to any foreign domination'." Colombia The Government of Colombia did not refer specifically to this question, but stated the following: "Foreigners have the same rights as nationals in regard to freedom of conscience and religious practices." Cuba "There are no differences regarding foreigners, who are entitled to practise their religious beliefs when they are in Cuba." Dominica "Dominica applies the principle of reciprocity as regards the practice of religion by foreigners." Dominican Republic "Foreigners in our country enjoy the same civil rights as Dominicans and, unless they infringe our laws, act with complete freedom." Ecuador "Under article 14 of the Constitution, foreigners enjoy the same rights as Ecuadorians, but they are excluded from the exercise of political rights. In Ecuador, as pointed out earlier, everyone, whether Ecuadorian or foreign, enjoys the broadest freedoms and guarantees and may freely practise his religion, subject only to the limitations prescribed by law in order to protect public safety and morals or the fundamental rights of other individuals (art. 19, para. 6, of the Constitution)." Germany "No. Irrespective of the principle of reciprocity, foreigners, as already mentioned, are free to practise their faith." Greece "As mentioned above, all known religions are free in Greece and their rites of worship are practised unhindered and under the protection of law. The rules of international law and of the relevant international conventions are applicable to aliens under the condition of reciprocity." Grenada "Grenada does not apply the principle of reciprocity as regards the practice of religion by foreigners."

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