Taiwan High Speed Rail or Taiwan Shinkansen? Controversy Over CNA's Japanese Terminology, Questioned as 'Japan-Flattering'

This article criticizes the Central News Agency (CNA), the official news agency of the Republic of China, for using the term 'Taiwan Shinkansen' (台湾新幹線) instead of 'Taiwan High Speed Rail' (THSR) in its Japanese news reports. The author questions why CNA uses the correct term 'Shinkansen' when introducing Japan, but avoids the proprietary term 'Taiwan High Speed Rail' familiar to citizens when introducing Taiwan, opting instead for a Japanese loanword. The author suggests this action is 'Japan-flattering,' disrespects the corporate image of a Taiwanese transportation company, and may constitute an insult to national dignity.