A middle school biology textbook in Taiwan recently called potatoes "potatoes," which was taken out by Taiwan politicians as "mainland words" to say things. A few days ago, Pan Wenzhong, head of the education department of the "legislator" questioning desk, pointed out that some middle school textbooks called potatoes 'potatoes' The matter has also sparked discussion on the Internet.
In order to reduce hostility, Taiwanese schoolchildren should be properly informed of mainland language, one expert said.