Order of Brilliant Star
Order of Brilliant Star | |
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Order of the Brilliant Star cordon, badge and star
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Awarded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) | |
Country | Republic of China |
Type | Medal with or without cordon |
Eligibility | Civilian, either foreign or ROC national |
Status | active |
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Established | 1941 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng |
Equivalent | Order of Propitious Clouds |
Order of Brilliant Star (traditional Chinese: 景星勳章; simplified Chinese: 景星勋章; pinyin: Jǐng xīng xūnzhāng) is a civilian order of the Republic of China recognizing outstanding contributions to the development of the nation. The order is instituted in 1941 and can be awarded to both domestic and foreign nationals.[1]
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Order Medal & Ranks
The centre of the medal is a five-pointed star in token of virtue.[1] The name 'Brilliant Star' came from the ancient book of Records of the Grand Historian (史記) which says "The Brilliant Stars, which differs in appearance from time to time, shine upon the nations of the righteous."
There are nine ranks within the order according to the Article of Decorations of the Republic of China. First rank should be awarded by the President of Republic of China.[2]
Recipients
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First Rank
Republic of China Nationals
Date Awarded | Recipient | Service Awarded For |
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17 December 2015 | Pai Hsien-yung | |
17 December 2015 | Yu Guangzhong | |
5 October 2012 | Tseng Yung-Chuan | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
24 February 2012 | Wu Jin-Ling | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
17 February 2012 | Sean Chen | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
31 January 2011 | Liao Liao-Yi | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
9 November 2010 | Hsieh Tsai-Chuan | |
15 September 2009 | Paul Chiu | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
15 September 2009 | Chan Chwen-Po | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
16 July 2009 | Chiu Hong-Da | |
7 May 2008 | Mark Chen | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
20 May 2007 | Lee Jye | Minister of National Defence |
16 February 2006 | Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi SJ | Roman Catholic Cardinal of Taiwan |
27 January 2006 | Wu Rong-i | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
2 March 2005 | Su Tseng-chang | President of the Executive Yuan |
2 March 2005 | Yeh Chu-lan | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
19 May 2004 | Tang Ning-Hsiang | Chief Secretary of National Security Council |
19 May 2004 | Chiou I-jen | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
18 May 2004 | Tang Yao-Ming | Minister of National Defence |
18 May 2004 | Lin Hsin-i | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
25 September 2003 | Li Ming-Lian | Head of Department of Health |
30 January 2003 | Chen Shi-Meng | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
4 February 2002 | Lai In-jaw | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
31 January 2002 | Yu Shyi-kun | Premier of the Republic of China |
6 September 2001 | Chuang Ming-Yao | Chief Secretary of National Security Council |
16 May 2000 | Ing Tsung-Wen | Chief Secretary of National Security Council |
16 May 2000 | Liu Chao-shiuan | Vice premier of the Republic of China |
2000 | Lin Rong-San | |
3 August 1996 | Wu Po-hsiung | Chief Secretary of the Presidential Office |
27 December 1994 | Kwoh-Ting Li | Minister of Finance & Minister of Economic Affairs |
16 April 1994 | Chiang Wei-kuo | Chief Secretary of National Security Council |
2 March 1993 | Ta-You Wu | President of Academia Sinica |
July 1978 | Yu Kuo-hwa | Premier of the Republic of China |
1961 | Jack C. K. Teng | Chairman of Chinese National Olympic Committee (Now Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee) |
10 October 1945 | Chu Chia-Hua | Deputy President of Academia Sinica |
1944 | Chen Li-Fu | Senior Advisor of State |
1944 | Zhang Qun | Premier of the Republic of China |
1 January 1944 | Zhang Boling | President and founder of Nankai University |
Foreign Nationals
Second Rank
Republic of China Nationals
Date Awarded | Recipient | Service Awarded For |
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6 May 2016 | Shen Lyu-shun | ROC Representative to the United States[16] |
6 May 2016 | David Lin | Minister of Foreign Affairs[16] |
1 March 2016 | Bruce Cheng | Long-term and outstanding contributions to the country in terms of technology development, industrial upgrading and talent cultivation. |
2 May 2006 | Ang Lee | Outstanding service in film directing. The Presidential Office announced that Ang Lee will be honoured First Rank OBS in 2013.[17] |
23 March 1966 | Yu-Tang Daniel Lew | Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Foreign Nationals
Date Awarded | Recipient | Service Awarded For |
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21 December 2015 | David Alexander | |
21 December 2015 | Etienne Georges Beauregard | |
21 December 2015 | Andres Diaz de Rabago | |
21 December 2015 | Daniel Freeman | |
21 December 2015 | Theresa Kastner | |
21 December 2015 | Gian Carlo Michelini | |
21 December 2015 | Yves Moal | |
21 December 2015 | Brendan O'Connell | |
21 December 2015 | Antoine Pierrot | |
21 December 2015 | Giovanni Rizz | |
21 December 2015 | Juanelva Rose | |
21 December 2015 | Miljenka Schnetzer |
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