Medal of the Republic (China)

Medal of the Republic
共和国勋章
Medal of the Republic; 共和国勋章
Awarded by China
Type	Medal
Eligibility	Military and civilian with Chinese nationality
Awarded for	“Enormous contributions to and meritorious achievements in the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the protection of the State.”
Status	Active
	President of the People's Republic of China
Statistics
First induction	29 September 2019
Total inductees	9
Precedence
Next (lower)	(Military) August 1 Medal; (Civilian) July 1 Medal; (International) Medal of Sino-Soviet Friendship (no longer awarded)
Equivalent	Friendship Medal,

The Medal of the Republic (Chinese: 共和国勋章; pinyin: Gònghéguó Xūnzhāng) is one of the People's Republic of China's two highest decorations for Chinese nationals. On December 27, 2015, the National People's Congress Standing Committee passed a law establishing three national orders of merit: the Republic Medal, – for contributions in specific fields and industries – and the international Friendship Medal, constituted on January 1, 2016.^[2]^[3]

Description[]

The Republic Medal adopts an overall color scheme of red and gold. The badge features the National Emblem and the five-pointed star, as well as symbolic representations of the Yellow River, the Yangtze, mountain peaks, and peonies (specifically the mǔdān 牡丹, or Paeonia × suffruticosa). The chain incorporates motifs inspired by the Chinese knot (中国结), the ruyi (如意), and orchid. Various metalworking techniques, including cold-press forging, filigree inlay, and enamelling, are involved in the process of its production.^[4]

Recipients[]

Yu Min (于敏)
Shen Jilan (申纪兰) (female)
Sun Jiadong (孙家栋)
(李延年)
(张富清)
Yuan Longping (袁隆平)
Huang Xuhua (黄旭华)
Tu Youyou (屠呦呦) (female)
Zhong Nanshan (钟南山)

References[]

^ "Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles". lawinfochina.com. 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
^ "中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号法" [Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles] (in Chinese (China)). National People's Congress. 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
^ "设立"共和国勋章""友谊勋章"" [Establishing the "Orders of the Republic Medal and Friendship Medal"]. NetEase (in Chinese (China)). 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
^ "中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号颁授仪式将隆重举行". Xinhuanet. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-27.

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[1] "Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles". lawinfochina.com. 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2021-10-10.

[2] "中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号法" [Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles] (in Chinese (China)). National People's Congress. 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2015-12-31.

[3] "设立"共和国勋章""友谊勋章"" [Establishing the "Orders of the Republic Medal and Friendship Medal"]. NetEase (in Chinese (China)). 2015-12-27. Retrieved 2015-12-31.

[4] "中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号颁授仪式将隆重举行". Xinhuanet. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-27.

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