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
5 October 2012Tseng Yung-ChuanChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
24 February 2012Wu Jin-LingChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
17 February 2012Chen Chong (Sean Chen)Vice premier of the Republic of China
31 January 2011Liao Liao-YiChief Secretary of the Presidential Office
9 November 2010Hsieh Tsai-Chuan
15 September 2009Chiu Cheng-HsiungVice 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
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
15 April 2015Calvin EuHead Trade Representative of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei[3]
13 March 2015Ed RoyceChairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs[4]
17 July 2012William StantonChairman of American Institute in Taiwan[5]
11 October 2011Donald RumsfeldFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense[6]
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[7]
May 1960Archie LochheadPresident of Universal Trading Corporation

Second Rank

 Republic of China Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
2 May 2006Ang LeeOutstanding service in film directing. The Presidential Office announced that Ang Lee will be honoured First Rank OBS in 2013.[8]

Reference list

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Civilian orders". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ Article of Decorations. Taipei, Taiwan: Ministry of Justice. 1981.
  3. ↑ Huang, Kelven; Hou, Elaine (15 April 2015). "President confers medal on Singapore's outgoing envoy to Taiwan". Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Huang, Kelven; Hou, Elaine (13 March 2015). "President confers medal on U.S. congressman for supporting Taiwan". Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ma lauds AIT head Stanton for plans to stay on in Taiwan". Taipei Times. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Personnytt: Utmärkelse", Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish), 4 May 2000
  8. ↑ "Ang Lee to be honoured First Rank OBS". Central News Agency. Retrieved 27 February 2013.