Order of Brilliant Star explained

Order of Brilliant Star 景星勳章
Presenter:

President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Type:Medal with or without cordon
Eligibility:Civilian, either foreign or ROC national
Status:active
Established:12 February 1941
Higher:Order of Propitious Clouds

Order of Brilliant Star is a civilian order of the Republic of China (Taiwan) 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 and 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 (Chinese: 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]

Classes

Recipients

First Rank

Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
6 February 2021Chow WangSecretary-General of The Coalition
17 December 2015Pai Hsien-yung
17 December 2015Yu Guangzhong
5 October 2012Tseng Yung-chuanSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
24 February 2012Wu Jin-linSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
17 February 2012Sean ChenVice premier of the Republic of China
31 January 2011Liao Liou-yiSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
9 November 2010Hsieh Tsai-chuan
15 September 2009Paul ChiuVice premier of the Republic of China
15 September 2009Chan Chun-poSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
16 July 2009Chiu Hong-Da
7 May 2008Mark ChenSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
20 May 2007Lee JyeMinister of National Defence
16 February 2006Paul Shan Cardinal 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 2004Kang Ning-hsiangSecretary-General of National Security Council
19 May 2004Chiou I-jenSecretary-General 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 2003Lee Ming-liangHead of Department of Health
30 January 2003Chen ShimengSecretary-General 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-yaoSecretary-General of National Security Council
16 May 2000Yin Tsung-wenSecretary-General of National Security Council
16 May 2000Liu Chao-shiuanVice premier of the Republic of China
2000Lin Rong-San
3 August 1996Wu Po-hsiungSecretary-General of the Presidential Office
27 December 1994Kwoh-Ting LiMinister of Finance & Minister of Economic Affairs
16 April 1994Chiang Wei-kuoSecretary-General 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 1945Zhu JiahuaDeputy 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
9 May 2024Hideo Tarumi Japanese diplomat[3]
23 March 2023Robert O'BrienU.S. National Security Advisor[4]
11 March 2022Edwin LaurentSt. Lucia Ambassador to the Republic of China[5]
3 March 2022 Mike PompeoFormer U.S. Secretary of State[6]
1 September 2015Ed Royce (2nd time)Chairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs[7] [8]
12 June 2017Reinaldo Pared PérezSpeaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic[9]
8 April 2016Ludwig KekeAmbassador of Nauru to Taiwan[10]
7 April 2016Paul Fitzpatrick RussellApostolic Nuncio to the Republic of China[11]
15 September 2015Juan AfaraVice President of Paraguay[12]
15 September 2015Hugo A. VelazquezSpeaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay[13]
31 July 2015Manuel Salvador dos RamosMinister of Foreign Affairs (São Tomé and Príncipe)[14]
31 July 2015Frederic Laplanchehead of the European Economic and Trade Office in Taipei[15]
26 July 2015Philip KabuaMarshall Islands Ambassador to the Republic of China[16]
9 July 2015Caroline VermeulenDirector of the Belgian Office in Taipei[17]
15 April 2015Christopher J. MarutDirector of the American Institute in Taiwan[18]
15 April 2015Calvin EuHead Trade Representative of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei[19]
13 March 2015Ed RoyceChairman of the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs[20]
17 July 2012William StantonChairman of American Institute in Taiwan[21]
11 October 2011Donald RumsfeldFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense[22]
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 MoriFormer Prime Minister of Japan
23 November 2004Václav HavelFormer President of the Czech Republic
May 2000Per AhlmarkSupport for democratization of Taiwan
23 October 1969Mai Mai GanaNigerian state inspector[23]
23 October 1969Mouddou ZakaraNigerian Minister of Telecommunications
May 1960Archie LochheadPresident of Universal Trading Corporation
March 1948Ronald HallBishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong and Macao[24]

Second Rank

Nationals

Date AwardedRecipientService Awarded For
6 May 2016Shen Lyu-shunROC Representative to the United States[25]
6 May 2016David LinMinister of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.
1 March 2016Bruce ChengLong-term and outstanding contributions to the country in terms of technology development, industrial upgrading and talent cultivation.
14 November 2013Lo Chih-chiangDeputy Secretary-General of the ROC Presidential Office
2 May 2006Ang LeeOutstanding service in film directing. The Presidential Office announced that Ang Lee will be honoured First Rank OBS in 2013.[26]
12 July 1975Fredrick ChienVice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.
23 March 1966Yu-Tang Daniel LewAmbassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.

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 2015Fr. Gian 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
17 September 1988Albert Allen Sealey
October 1980Pik BothaSouth African Minister of Foreign Affairs[27]
1970Ta-Chung LiuEconomist
1961Tomás Gabriel Duque

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civilian orders . english.president.gov.tw . April 28, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415023613/http://english.president.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=446 . 15 April 2017 . dead .
  2. Book: Article of Decorations. 1981. Ministry of Justice. Taipei, Taiwan.
  3. Web site: President Tsai confers decoration on former Japanese diplomat Tarumi Hideo . english.president.gov.tw . 15 May 2024 . en.
  4. Web site: President Tsai confers decoration on former White House National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien . english.president.gov.tw . 24 March 2023 . en.
  5. News: Yen. William. Marshall Islands' new ambassador to Taipei takes up post. 16 March 2022. Central News Agency. 11 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Taiwan honours former top US diplomat Pompeo, China calls him 'liar'. 2022-03-03. Channel NewsAsia. 2022-03-03.
  7. Web site: President confers medal on U.S. Congressman Ed Royce. 2017-09-01. Focus Taiwan. 2018-12-22.
  8. Web site: Chairman Royce Meets with President Tsai in Taiwan. Committee on Foreign Affairs. en. 2018-12-22.
  9. News: Ku. Chuan. Huang. Romulo. Dominican Senate chief honored by Taiwan government. 13 June 2017. 12 June 2017.
  10. 27 May 2016. 15 July 2022. Amb Keke receives Taiwan medal for contributions to bilateral relations. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715145400/https://www.nauru.gov.nr/media/58419/nauru_20bulletin_20_05_27may2016_20_28137_29.pdf. Nauru Bulletin. 5. 6.
  11. News: Pei-chun. Tang. Kao. Evelyn. Vatican's top envoy to Taiwan leaving amid reshuffle. 7 April 2016. Central News Agency. 7 April 2016.
  12. News: Hsieh. Chia-chen. Huang. Romulo. President Ma bestows honor on Paraguayan vice president. 8 October 2015. Central News Agency. 8 October 2015.
  13. News: Hsieh. Chia-chen. Huang. Romulo. President decorates speaker of Paraguay's lower house. 15 September 2015. Central News Agency. 15 September 2015.
  14. News: Hou. Elaine. Taiwan honors Sao Tome and Principe official for promoting ties. 31 July 2015. Central News Agency. 31 July 2015.
  15. News: Hou. Elaine. Outgoing top EU envoy in Taiwan honored for efforts to promote ties. 31 July 2015. Central News Agency. 31 July 2015.
  16. News: Hou. Elaine. Marshall Islands' new ambassador to Taipei takes up post. 27 August 2015. Central News Agency. 27 August 2015.
  17. News: Tang. Pei-chun. Huang. Romulo. Belgian representative in Taiwan decorated. 9 July 2015. Central News Agency. 9 July 2015.
  18. News: Elaine. Hou. Marut leaves Taiwan; new AIT director expected to arrive Monday. 5 June 2015. 5 June 2015.
  19. News: Huang. Kelven. Hou. Elaine. President confers medal on Singapore's outgoing envoy to Taiwan. 15 April 2015. 15 April 2015.
  20. News: Huang. Kelven. Hou. Elaine. President confers medal on U.S. congressman for supporting Taiwan. 14 March 2015. 13 March 2015.
  21. News: Ma lauds AIT head Stanton for plans to stay on in Taiwan. 15 April 2015. Taipei Times. 20 July 2012.
  22. Web site: 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. 7 September 2014.
  23. News: Decorations are exchanged by Niger and Chinese gov'ts. 24 October 2016. Taiwan Today/Taiwan Info. 26 October 1969. https://web.archive.org/web/20161025051604/http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=150176&ctNode=122. 25 October 2016. Alt URL
  24. Web site: Page 1625 Issue 38227, 5 March 1948 London Gazette The Gazette. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116104132/https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38227/page/1625. 2019-11-16.
  25. News: Hsieh. Chia-chen. Hsu. Elizabeth. Minister, envoy decorated for diplomatic contributions. 6 May 2016. Central News Agency. 6 May 2016.
  26. News: Ang Lee to be honoured First Rank OBS. 27 February 2013. Central News Agency.
  27. Book: Who's Who In South African Politics. Shelagh Gastrow. Ravan Press. Johannesburg. 1986. 52. 9780869752807. Internet Archive. "October 1980: Taiwan: The Order of the Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon.".

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