14 key reasons why we should NOT use foreign high speed train systems (especially the bjwc's) when::
1) They cost much more than our domestic version over the full product life cycle (from design, construction, operation, maintenance, overhaul to end of useful life).
2) Key components (hardware and software) are depending on interruptible foreign sources.
3) Signaling and control technologies are too risky to be controlled by foreign hands.
4) Compatibility issues with our existing rail systems.
5) Importing a turnkey system even with some kind of technology transfer will NEVER be as solid as developing our own expertise with full control and security.
6) Deprive, retard and most probably practically killing our domestic high speed train system industries.
7) Loss of big number of potential job opportunities to foreign manufacturers.
8) Loss of snow-balling effects of stimulating our related high-tech industries.
9) Loss of national pride and weaken our national coercion.
10) In case of emergencies, a foreign built HST system is more vulnerable to sobotage.
11) The excess use of funds in such foreign built projects will deprive the much needed transportation developments in other strategic parts of our nation.
12) By selecting their system, we are using our very precious hard-earned foreign exchange to stimulate jap's stagnant economy.
13) They are refusing to formally and sincerely apologize for their extremely bloody anti-humanity war crimes and pay reasonable substantial compensations.
14) HST system is a strategic industry, and a strategic industry depending on foreign hand (especially for an opportunistic partner) could be detrimental to our national security.