Order of Brilliant Star

Order of Brilliant Star

Order of the Brilliant Star cordon, badge and star
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
Statistics
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]

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 AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
17 December 2015Pai Hsien-yung
17 December 2015Yu Guangzhong
5 October 2012Tseng Yung-ChuanChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
24 February 2012Wu Jin-LingChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
17 February 2012Sean ChenVice premier of the Republic of China
31 January 2011Liao Liao-YiChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
9 November 2010Hsieh Tsai-Chuan
15 September 2009Paul ChiuVice premier of the Republic of China
15 September 2009Chan Chwen-PoChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
16 July 2009Chiu Hong-Da
7 May 2008Mark ChenChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
20 May 2007Lee JyeMinister of National Defence
16 February 2006Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi SJRoman Catholic Cardinal of Taiwan
27 January 2006Wu Rong-iVice premier of the Republic of China
2 March 2005Su Tseng-changPresident of the Executive Yuan
2 March 2005Yeh Chu-lanVice premier of the Republic of China
19 May 2004Tang Ning-HsiangChief Secretary of National Security Council
19 May 2004Chiou I-jenChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
18 May 2004Tang Yao-MingMinister of National Defence
18 May 2004Lin Hsin-iVice premier of the Republic of China
25 September 2003Li Ming-LianHead of Department of Health
30 January 2003Chen Shi-MengChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
4 February 2002Lai In-jawVice premier of the Republic of China
31 January 2002Yu Shyi-kunPremier of the Republic of China
6 September 2001Chuang Ming-YaoChief Secretary of National Security Council
16 May 2000Ing Tsung-WenChief Secretary of National Security Council
16 May 2000Liu Chao-shiuanVice premier of the Republic of China
2000Lin Rong-San
3 August 1996Wu Po-hsiungChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
27 December 1994Kwoh-Ting LiMinister of Finance & Minister of Economic Affairs
16 April 1994Chiang Wei-kuoChief Secretary of National Security Council
2 March 1993Ta-You WuPresident of Academia Sinica
July 1978Yu Kuo-hwaPremier of the Republic of China
1961Jack C. K. TengChairman of Chinese National Olympic Committee (Now Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee)
10 October 1945Chu Chia-HuaDeputy President of Academia Sinica
1944Chen Li-FuSenior Advisor of State
1944Zhang QunPremier of the Republic of China
1 January 1944Zhang BolingPresident and founder of Nankai University

Foreign Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
7 April 2016Paul Fitzpatrick RussellApostolic Nuncio to the Republic of China[3]
15 September 2015Juan AfaraVice President of Paraguay[4]
15 September 2015Hugo A. VelazquezSpeaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay[5]
31 July 2015Manuel Salvador dos RamosMinister of Foreign Affairs (São Tomé and Príncipe)[6]
31 July 2015Frederic Laplanchehead of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taipei[7]
26 July 2015Philip KabuaMarshall Islands Ambassador to the Republic of China[8]
9 July 2015Caroline VermeulenDirector of the Belgian Office in Taipei[9]
15 April 2015Christopher J. MarutDirector of the American Institute in Taiwan[10]
15 April 2015Calvin EuHead Trade Representative of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei[11]
13 March 2015Ed RoyceChairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs[12]
17 July 2012William StantonChairman of American Institute in Taiwan[13]
11 October 2011Donald RumsfeldFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense[14]
3 June 2008Julio Guillermo González GamarraPresident of Central American Parliament
19 May 2008Shintaro IshiharaGovernor of Tokyo
15 April 2008Chikage OogiPresident of Japanese House of Councillors
22 November 2006Yoshirō MoriPrime Minister of Japan
23 November 2004Václav HavelPresident of the Czech Republic
May 2000Per AhlmarkSupport for democratization of Taiwan[15]
23 October 1969Mai Mai GanaNigerian state inspector[16]
23 October 1969Mouddou ZakaraNigerian Minister of Telecommunications[16]
May 1960Archie LochheadPresident of Universal Trading Corporation

Second Rank

 Republic of China Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
6 May 2016 Shen Lyu-shun ROC Representative to the United States[17]
6 May 2016David LinMinister of Foreign Affairs[17]
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 2006Ang LeeOutstanding service in film directing. The Presidential Office announced that Ang Lee will be honoured First Rank OBS in 2013.[18]
23 March 1966Yu-Tang Daniel LewAmbassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
21 December 2015David Alexander
21 December 2015Etienne Georges Beauregard
21 December 2015Andres Diaz de Rabago
21 December 2015Daniel Freeman
21 December 2015Theresa Kastner
21 December 2015Gian Carlo Michelini
21 December 2015Yves Moal
21 December 2015Brendan O'Connell
21 December 2015Antoine Pierrot
21 December 2015Giovanni Rizz
21 December 2015Juanelva Rose
21 December 2015Miljenka Schnetzer

Reference list

  1. 1 2 "Civilian orders". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ Article of Decorations. Taipei, Taiwan: Ministry of Justice. 1981.
  3. ↑ Pei-chun, Tang; Kao, Evelyn (7 April 2016). "Vatican's top envoy to Taiwan leaving amid reshuffle". Central News Agency. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Hsieh, Chia-chen; Huang, Romulo (8 October 2015). "President Ma bestows honor on Paraguayan vice president". Central News Agency. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Hsieh, Chia-chen; Huang, Romulo (15 September 2015). "President decorates speaker of Paraguay's lower house". Central News Agency. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  6. ↑ Hou, Elaine (31 July 2015). "Taiwan honors Sao Tome and Principe official for promoting ties". Central News Agency. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Hou, Elaine (31 July 2015). "Outgoing top EU envoy in Taiwan honored for efforts to promote ties". Central News Agency. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  8. ↑ Hou, Elaine (27 August 2015). "Marshall Islands' new ambassador to Taipei takes up post". Central News Agency. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  9. ↑ Tang, Pei-chun; Huang, Romulo (9 July 2015). "Belgian representative in Taiwan decorated". Central News Agency. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  10. ↑ Hou, Elaine (5 June 2015). "Marut leaves Taiwan; new AIT director expected to arrive Monday". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  11. ↑ Huang, Kelven; Hou, Elaine (15 April 2015). "President confers medal on Singapore's outgoing envoy to Taiwan". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  12. ↑ Huang, Kelven; Hou, Elaine (13 March 2015). "President confers medal on U.S. congressman for supporting Taiwan". Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ma lauds AIT head Stanton for plans to stay on in Taiwan". Taipei Times. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "President Ma presents Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon to former US Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld". Mainland Affairs Council, Republic of China (Taiwan). 11 October 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  15. ↑ "Personnytt: Utmärkelse", Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish), 4 May 2000
  16. 1 2 "Decorations are exchanged by Niger and Chinese gov'ts". Taiwan Today/Taiwan Info. 26 October 1969. Archived from the original on 26 October 1969. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  17. 1 2 Hsieh, Chia-chen; Hsu, Elizabeth (6 May 2016). "Minister, envoy decorated for diplomatic contributions". Central News Agency. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Ang Lee to be honoured First Rank OBS". Central News Agency. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
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