Taiwan's legislature passed a proposal to allow for the rebranding of China Airlines in order to avoid confusion with mainland carriers.
China Airlines is often mixed up with mainland Air China and moves for a rebranding have gathered strength during the COVID 19 pandemic with independence groups calling for changes to the country’s passports also.
On Wednesday, the parliament approved a measure asking the transport ministry to come up with rebranding plans for the part government-owned carrier.
"The ministry should make CAL more identifiable internationally with Taiwanese images to protect Taiwan's national interests as overseas it is mistaken for a Chinese airline," parliament speaker Yu Shyi-kun said.