Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen

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 Dr. 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 four times: twice in 1944 to Cheng Chao and Chung Yu, associates of Sun Yat-sen, and subsequently to Vice Presidents of the Republic of China, Annette Lu in 2008, followed by Chen Chien-jen in 2020.[2]

Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen 中山勳章
Order of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen cordon, badge, star, medal and lapel pin
TypeSingle-grade Grand Cordon
Awarded forIn commemoration of the Founding Father as well as a token of thanks to those who make very outstanding contributions to this country.
DescriptionThe main medal has a portrait of Dr. 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
Presented by

President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
EligibilityCivilian
StatusActive
Established1941
First awardedCheng Chao
Last awardedChen Chien-jen
Total4
Ribband of the order
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Brilliant Jade
Next (lower)Order of Chiang Chung-Cheng

References
  1. "Civilian orders". english.president.gov.tw. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. 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.


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