July 1 Medal

July 1 Medal
七一勋章
Awarded by the Chinese Communist Party
Established22 July 2017
EligibilityParty members
Awarded forAwarded for significant contributions to Socialism with Chinese characteristics and the Chinese Communist Party.
StatusActive
Decided byCentral Committee
Presented byGeneral Secretary of the Central Committee
Statistics
First induction29 June 2021
Last induction29 June 2021
Total inductees29
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal of the Republic
Friendship Medal
EquivalentAugust 1 Medal


The July 1 Medal is the highest honorary medal of the Chinese Communist Party. The bestowal is decided by the Central Committee and presented by the General Secretary of the Central Committee.[1] It was established on 22 July 2017.[2] According to the party's bylaw, the medal is bestowed on "party members who have made outstanding contributions and created valuable spiritual wealth in the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the new great project of party construction."[1][3]

  1. ^ a b ""七一勋章"_共产党员网". www.12371.cn. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ "我国确立中国特色功勋荣誉表彰制度体系" (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 27 July 2017. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017.
  3. ^ "习近平对党和国家功勋荣誉表彰工作作出重要指示" (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 18 May 2016.