Re: Internationalization Working Group Teleconference - 30 October 2025 from r12a on 2025-10-31 (www-international@w3.org from October to December 2025)

From: r12a <ishida@w3.org>
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:56:48 +0000
To: www-international@w3.org
Cc: Fuqiao Xue <xfq@w3.org>
Message-ID: <b6d6c496-3975-6113-f2df-e5399852f824@w3.org>
For what it's worth, here is a summary with links.




  🗓️ Internationalization Meeting Summary: 30 October 2025

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#%EF%B8%8F-internationalization-meeting-summary-30-october-2025>

*Chairs*: Addison Phillips, Joel Sahleen
*Scribe*: r12a
*Regrets*: Eemeli
*Full minutes*: IRC log 
<https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html#b176>

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      ✅ Action Items

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-action-items>

Tracked at: w3c/i18n-actions <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues>

  * #191 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/191> – Request more
    time for Web Sustainability Guidelines → ✅ Closed
  * #190 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/190> – Comment on
    parent of i18n issue 2039
  * #189 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/189> – Follow up
    with Shane Carr on ECMA repo automation (in progress)
  * #187 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/187> – Ping Google
    again for participation
  * #185 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/185> – Follow up
    with PLH on TC39 repo automation
  * #136 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/136> – Follow up on
    XML errata (reviving XML 1.05E errata list)
  * #135 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/135> – Follow up on
    XR issue 1393 (locale in session)
  * #33 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/33> – Close issues
    marked |close?| or escalate to WG
  * #7 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/7> – Remind shepherds
    to resolve pending comment resolutions
  * #4 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues/4> – Work with ReSpec
    and Bikeshed on character markup templates
  * #192 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-actions/issues> – xfq to
    coordinate TPAC preparations

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      📣 Info Share

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-info-share>

  * No new comment resolution activity this week.
  * ReSpec/Bikeshed integration still pending.

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      📚 RADAR Review

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-radar-review>

RADAR board <https://github.com/orgs/w3c/projects/91/views/1>

  * No new incoming requests.
  * Charter review items in i18n-request queue discussed; Fuqiao
    confirmed they should be closed in IATM.
  * CSS Coloradjust 1 review due; Addison to comment and close.

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      🔍 Pending Issue Review

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-pending-issue-review>

  * Issue #2040 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/issues/2040>:
    Missing i18n/localizability in Web Sustainability Guidelines
  * Issue #2037 <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/issues/2037>: Add
    guidance on robust text matching (re-added to agenda)

Discussion highlights:

  * Wireframes, prototypes, and early design practices are key i18n/l10n
    leverage points.
  * Figma cited as a tool where localization-aware design can reduce
    future cost.
  * Reference: UX08-1 Resource Section
    <https://w3c.github.io/sustainableweb-wsg/resources.html#UX08-1>
  * Charter: Sustainable Web IG Charter
    <https://www.w3.org/2024/10/ig-sustainableweb-charter.html>
  * Clarified that the Sustainability group is an IG, not a WG, and
    cannot produce Rec-track documents.

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      👥 Governance Update

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-governance-update>

  * Joel Sahleen appointed co-chair; Addison to step down at year’s end
    after 20+ years.
  * Joel emphasized interest in educational outreach and improving
    access to i18n resources.

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      🧭 TPAC 2025 Planning

<https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-tpac-2025-planning>

  * Dates: 10–14 November 2025
    Schedule: TPAC Overview
    <https://www.w3.org/2025/11/TPAC/schedule.html> | Thursday Sessions
    <https://www.w3.org/2025/11/TPAC/schedule.html#thursday>
  * Attendees: r12a, xfq confirmed; Joel unable to attend.
  * Goals:
      o Progress on glossary, string-search, and infrastructure.
      o Engage with Sustainable Web IG during Thursday sessions.
      o Eemeli has three breakout sessions planned.
  * Action #192 created for TPAC preparations.



> Fuqiao Xue <mailto:xfq@w3.org>
> 31 October 2025 at 07:07
> Internationalization Working Group Teleconference – 30 October 2025 
> <https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html>
> w3.org <https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html>
>  <https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html>
>
>
> Here is the meeting summary from ChatGPT:
>
> The Internationalization Working Group (I18N WG) met to review action 
> items, discuss RADAR and pending issues, plan for TPAC, and 
> acknowledge leadership transition.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *Key Outcomes*
>
>
>         *Action Items Review*
>
>  *
>
>     *Closed*: Action #191 (request more time on Web Sustainability
>     Guidelines).
>
>  *
>
>     *In progress*:
>
>      o
>
>         #190: Commenting/engagement request on i18n issue #2039 parent.
>
>      o
>
>         #189 & #185: Automation work with TC39/ECMA repositories
>         (ongoing coordination with Shane Carr and PLH).
>
>      o
>
>         #187: Follow-up with Google for participation.
>
>      o
>
>         #136: XML errata follow-up—Philippe and Addison working to
>         revive errata mechanism.
>
>      o
>
>         #7: Reminder for shepherds; evergreen.
>
>      o
>
>         #4: Work with ReSpec and Bikeshed on character markup
>         templates (no new updates).
>
>  *
>
>     No new waiting-comment-resolution activity this week.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *RADAR / Incoming Requests*
>
>  *
>
>     No new external review requests.
>
>  *
>
>     Charter-review tasks in i18n-request repo will be closed as
>     appropriate.
>
>  *
>
>     CSS Color Adjust 1 review due; WG members will comment and close.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *Pending Issue Review*
>
> Focus on Web Sustainability Guidelines:
>
>  *
>
>     Issue #2040: WG sees early opportunities to influence i18n and
>     localization considerations (e.g., wireframes/prototypes, Figma
>     workflows).
>
>  *
>
>     Issue #2037: Text matching guidance—likely redundant with existing
>     i18n work; may close tracker unless new needs arise.
>
>  *
>
>     Discussion on sustainability initiative maturity:
>
>      o
>
>         Currently an Interest Group (non-Rec track).
>
>      o
>
>         Aim for horizontal review role eventually.
>
>      o
>
>         WG exploring path to inject i18n resources into their materials.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *Leadership Transition*
>
>  *
>
>     *Joel Sahleen appointed new WG co-chair.*
>
>  *
>
>     *Addison Phillips to step down end-2025* after 20+ years but will
>     remain involved.
>
>  *
>
>     Joel aims to focus on education outreach and visibility of i18n
>     resources.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *TPAC 2025 Planning*
>
>  *
>
>     Several WG members attending in person.
>
>  *
>
>     Breakout sessions led by Eemeli (not present today).
>
>  *
>
>     Goals:
>
>      o
>
>         Advance glossary, string-search, and infrastructure work.
>
>      o
>
>         Reduce tracker backlog.
>
>      o
>
>         Potential engagement with sustainability representatives
>         (Thursday).
>
>  *
>
>     Dial-in logistics may be challenging due to timezone.
>
>  *
>
>     *New action*: Xue Fuqiao (xfq) to prepare for TPAC meetings (#192).
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *Other Notes*
>
>  *
>
>     No one reported new inter-WG info of significance this week.
>
>  *
>
>     Emphasis on early design focus for localization sustainability
>     benefits.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>       *Overall Themes*
>
>  *
>
>     Continuous engagement with sustainability initiative and ensuring
>     i18n coverage.
>
>  *
>
>     Leadership transition planning and community outreach highlighted.
>
>  *
>
>     Preparatory focus for TPAC deliverables and inter-group engagement.
>
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