Medal of the Republic 共和国勋章 | |
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Awarded by China | |
Type | Order |
Established | 1 January 2016 |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Eligibility | Citizens of China |
Awarded for | "Outstanding individuals who have made great contributions and established outstanding merits in the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics and defense of the country."[1] |
Status | Active |
Decided by | Standing Committee of the National People's Congress |
Presented by | President of the People's Republic of China |
Statistics | |
First induction | 17 September 2019 |
Total inductees | 9 |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | |
Equivalent | Friendship Medal |
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]