Medal of the Republic (China)

Medal of the Republic
共和国勋章
Awarded by China
TypeOrder
Established1 January 2016
Country People's Republic of China
EligibilityCitizens of China
Awarded for“Enormous contributions to and meritorious achievements in the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the protection of the State.”[1]
StatusActive
Decided byStanding Committee of the National People's Congress
Presented byPresident of the People's Republic of China
Statistics
First induction17 September 2019
Last induction11 August 2020
Total inductees9
Precedence
Next (lower)August 1 Medal (Military)


The Medal of the Republic is the highest honorary medal of the People's Republic of China. The bestowal is decided by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and presented by the President of China.[2] According to law, this medal is bestowed on "outstanding individuals who have made great contributions and established outstanding merits in the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics and defense of the country."[3]

On 27 December 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed a law establishing three national orders of merit: the Medal of the Republic, the National Honorary Titles, and the Friendship Medal, effective on 1 January 2016.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Law of the People's Republic of China on National Medals and National Honorary Titles". lawinfochina.com. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  2. ^ "授权发布:中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号法-新华网". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  3. ^ "中华人民共和国国家勋章和国家荣誉称号法". rlsbj.cq.gov.cn. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  4. ^ "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. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  5. ^ "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)). 27 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.

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