| Medal of the Republic Chinese: 共和国勋章 | |
| Awarded By: | China |
| Type: | Order |
| Established: | 1 January 2016 |
| Eligibility: | Citizens of China |
| For: | “Enormous contributions to and meritorious achievements in the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the protection of the State.”[1] |
| Status: | Active |
| Head Title: | Decided by |
| Head: | Standing Committee of the National People's Congress |
| Head2 Title: | Presented by |
| Head2: | President of the People's Republic of China |
| Date: | 1 January 2016 |
| First Induction: | 17 September 2019 |
| Last Induction: | 11 August 2020 |
| Total: | 9 |
| Lower: | August 1 Medal (Military) |
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]
The Republic Medal adopts an overall color scheme of red and gold. The badge features the National Emblem and the five-pointed star, as well as symbolic representations of the Yellow River, the Yangtze, mountain peaks, and peonies (specifically the Chinese: mǔdān 牡丹, or Paeonia × suffruticosa). The chain incorporates motifs inspired by the Chinese knot (Chinese: 中国结), the ruyi (Chinese: 如意), and orchid. Various metalworking techniques, including cold-press forging, filigree inlay, and enamelling, are involved in the process of its production.[6]
The first induction was on 17 September 2019.[7]
The second induction was on 11 August 2020.[8]