Re: Internationalization Working Group Teleconference - 30 October 2025

It looks good, but I don't have Copilot, and don't know how to make such a summary. I plan to send the (edited) summary that Zoom sent me for this week’s meeting.

Fuqiao

> On Oct 31, 2025, at 17:56, r12a <ishida@w3.org> wrote:
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> For what it's worth, here is a summary with links.
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> 🗓️ Internationalization Meeting Summary: 30 October 2025
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>  <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>
> ✅ Action Items
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>  <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
> 📣 Info Share
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>  <https://github.com/w3c/i18n-activity/wiki/_new#-info-share>
> No new comment resolution activity this week.
> ReSpec/Bikeshed integration still pending.
> 📚 RADAR Review
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>  <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.
> 🔍 Pending Issue Review
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>  <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:
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> 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.
> 👥 Governance Update
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>  <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.
> 🧭 TPAC 2025 Planning
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>  <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:
> Progress on glossary, string-search, and infrastructure.
> Engage with Sustainable Web IG during Thursday sessions.
> Eemeli has three breakout sessions planned.
> Action #192 created for TPAC preparations.
> 
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>> Fuqiao Xue <mailto:xfq@w3.org> 31 October 2025 at 07:07
>> https://www.w3.org/2025/10/30-i18n-minutes.html
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>> Here is the meeting summary from ChatGPT:
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>> The Internationalization Working Group (I18N WG) met to review action items, discuss RADAR and pending issues, plan for TPAC, and acknowledge leadership transition.
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>> Key Outcomes
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>> Action Items Review
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>> Closed: Action #191 (request more time on Web Sustainability Guidelines).
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>> In progress:
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>> #190: Commenting/engagement request on i18n issue #2039 parent.
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>> #189 & #185: Automation work with TC39/ECMA repositories (ongoing coordination with Shane Carr and PLH).
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>> #187: Follow-up with Google for participation.
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>> #136: XML errata follow-up—Philippe and Addison working to revive errata mechanism.
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>> #7: Reminder for shepherds; evergreen.
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>> #4: Work with ReSpec and Bikeshed on character markup templates (no new updates).
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>> No new waiting-comment-resolution activity this week.
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>> RADAR / Incoming Requests
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>> No new external review requests.
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>> Charter-review tasks in i18n-request repo will be closed as appropriate.
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>> CSS Color Adjust 1 review due; WG members will comment and close.
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>> Pending Issue Review
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>> Focus on Web Sustainability Guidelines:
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>> Issue #2040: WG sees early opportunities to influence i18n and localization considerations (e.g., wireframes/prototypes, Figma workflows).
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>> Issue #2037: Text matching guidance—likely redundant with existing i18n work; may close tracker unless new needs arise.
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>> Discussion on sustainability initiative maturity:
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>> Currently an Interest Group (non-Rec track).
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>> Aim for horizontal review role eventually.
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>> WG exploring path to inject i18n resources into their materials.
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>> Leadership Transition
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>> Joel Sahleen appointed new WG co-chair.
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>> Addison Phillips to step down end-2025 after 20+ years but will remain involved.
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>> Joel aims to focus on education outreach and visibility of i18n resources.
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>> TPAC 2025 Planning
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>> Several WG members attending in person.
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>> Breakout sessions led by Eemeli (not present today).
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>> Goals:
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>> Advance glossary, string-search, and infrastructure work.
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>> Reduce tracker backlog.
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>> Potential engagement with sustainability representatives (Thursday).
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>> Dial-in logistics may be challenging due to timezone.
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>> New action: Xue Fuqiao (xfq) to prepare for TPAC meetings (#192).
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>> Other Notes
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>> No one reported new inter-WG info of significance this week.
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>> Emphasis on early design focus for localization sustainability benefits.
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>> Overall Themes
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>> Continuous engagement with sustainability initiative and ensuring i18n coverage.
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>> Leadership transition planning and community outreach highlighted.
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>> Preparatory focus for TPAC deliverables and inter-group engagement.
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