The Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Chinese: 中山勳章) is a civilian order of the Republic of China that was instituted in 1941. It is given in commemoration of Sun Yat-sen, and as a token of thanks to those who make outstanding contributions to the Republic of China.[1] It has only been awarded six times: twice in 1944 to Cheng Chao and Chung Yu, associates of Sun Yat-sen,[2] and subsequently to Vice Presidents of the Republic of China, Annette Lu in 2008,[2] Chen Chien-jen in 2020,[2] and William Lai in 2024,[3] as well as TSMC founder Morris Chang in 2024.[4]
| Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen 中山勳章 | |
|---|---|
 Order of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen cordon, badge, star, medal and lapel pin | |
| Type | Single-grade Grand Cordon |
| Awarded for | In commemoration of the Founding Father as well as a token of thanks to those who make very outstanding contributions to this country. |
| Description | The main medal has a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, founding father of the ROC, and the accompanying medal has a picture of a volume of the Three Principles of the People, which is the guiding principle of the ROC's national development. |
| Country |  Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Presented by |  President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Eligibility | Civilian |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 1941 |
| First awarded | Cheng Chao |
| Last awarded | Chen Chien-jen |
| Total | 4 |
 Ribband of the order | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Brilliant Jade |
| Next (lower) | Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng |
References
edit- ^ "Civilian orders". english.president.gov.tw. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ a b c Yeh, Su-ping; Ko, Lin (18 May 2020). "VP awarded Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with Grand Cordon". Central News Agency. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ Wang, Flor; Wen, Kuei-shang (13 May 2024). "Outgoing President Tsai honors VP Lai, 12 other officials". Central News Agency. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "TSMC founder Morris Chang honored". Taipei Times. Agence France Presse. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
External links
edit- "Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with Grand Cordon". Office of the President Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 7 September 2014.
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