RTHK should be given guidelines on Chen Shui-bian's title, a National People's Congress local deputy said yesterday.
Ma Lik said the Government should issue guidelines to RTHK in the wake of a controversy involving ATV and TVB.
The two commercial broadcasters were accused of self-censorship after a recent switch to addressing Mr Chen as Taiwan's leader, instead of President.
Mr Ma, also secretary-general of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, said the two broadcasters had chosen a 'correct' form of address. He was adamant it was inappropriate to call Mr Chen 'Taiwan President'.
'It would give the public an impression that Taiwan is a nation the same as the United States,' Mr Ma said.
At present, RTHK addresses Mr Chen as 'Taiwan's President, Chen Shui-bian'.