- Time Period: Post-WW2 Period
- Year of Institution: 1 January 2016
- Country: China
The Order of the Republic is the highest order of honor of the People’s Republic of China. It was established on 1 January 2016 and first awarded on 29 September 2019.
The Order is awarded for great contributions to the defense of the country and outstanding service to Chinese society. Eligible recipients are military and civilians of Chinese nationality. The Order of the Republic was established by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
For 2019, eight people were recommended. This included researchers who participated in the development of China’s first-generation nuclear submarine. For 2020, the recognition of an exemplary figure covered outstanding contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recipients so far have been:
- 2019
- Yu Min (于敏)
- Shen Jilan (申纪兰)
- Sun Jiadong (孙家栋)
- Li Yannian (李延年)
- Zhang Fuqing (张富清)
- Yuan Longping (袁隆平)
- Huang Xuhua (黄旭华)
- Tu Youyou (屠呦呦)
- 2020
- Zhong Nanshan (钟南山)
The Order of the Republic Design
The medal is a five-pointed star in gold and red colors.
The obverse features the Yellow River, the Tangtye River, mountain peaks, and the peony flower. The medal hangs from a chain made of Chinese knots, the handicraft ruyi, orchids, andother elements. It’s decorated with filigree inlays and enamels.
