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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 (Taiwan) 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]
Order medal and 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 of the Republic of China. First rank should be awarded by the President of Republic of China .[2]
The third class of The Order of the Brilliant Star of Taiwan conferred on President Havel
Classes [ ]
Grades
Ribbon bar
1st Class (Special Grand Cordon )
2nd Class (Grand Cordon)
3rd Class (Purple Grand Cordon)
4th Class (Special Cravat )
5th Class (Cravat)
6th Class (Special Rosette )
7th Class (Rosette)
8th Class (Special Ribbon)
9th Class (Ribbon)
Recipients [ ]
First Rank [ ]
Foreign Nationals [ ]
Second Rank [ ]
Date Awarded
Recipient
Service Awarded For
6 May 2016
Shen Lyu-shun
ROC Representative to the United States[21]
6 May 2016
David Lin
Minister of Foreign Affairs , R.O.C. [21]
1 March 2016
Bruce Cheng
Long-term and outstanding contributions to the country in terms of technology development, industrial upgrading and talent cultivation.
14 November 2013
Lo Chih-chiang
Deputy Secretary-General of the ROC Presidential Office
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.[22]
12 July 1975
Fredrick Chien
Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs , R.O.C.
23 March 1966
Yu-Tang Daniel Lew
Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.
Foreign Nationals [ ]
Date Awarded
Recipient
Service Awarded For
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
17 September 1988
Albert Allen Sealey
21 December 2015
Miljenka Schnetzer
1970
Ta-Chung Liu
Economist
1961
Tomás Gabriel Duque
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