Dear John,
Thank you for sending your feeling and conversation with China's
representative. I was not in Tokyo but could learnt it only through
some Taipei's press coverage of the episode. For many of us living in
Taiwan, it's not a surprise to know China responded in this way, but
could
you please explain, if you could spare some time, what exactly the
China's representative meant when he said China is not against the Civil
Society but in the meantime could not allow Taiwan's NGO to participate?
Could it be possible that we convey a message to China whenever any
appropriate opportunity arises next time that if they treat Taiwna's
NGO more nicely it may actually a boost, rather than a hindrance, to
her idea of having a unified China.
Two Horses, FENG Chien-san
Taiwan's Association for Human Rights
O: 886- 02- 2938 7425
fax: 886 - 02 - 2939 8042
On Fri, 17 Jan 2003, John Fung wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Nice to have met you all in tokyo.
> Particularly thanks to adam and izumi and yumiko in making all the
> arrangements.
>
> It's especially memorable working closely with some of you in the
> content working group.
> I have learnt so much from you.
> Pity we did not have the chance to say goodbye properly.
>
> As a Hong Konger, I personally have a lot of mixed feelings over the
> taiwan issue of course.
>
> Anyhow, I had the opportunity to be introduced to the leader of the
> Chinese delegation on Wednesday afternoon after the closing (not the mr
> ke who spoke). I explained to him the general feeling of NGOs etc. on
> the matter, as far as I could.
> He too explained his difficult situation in allowing Taiwan NGOs to
> attend the regional conference (because it's against the whole nation's
> policy).
> He said they have started the negotiation process with the japanses
> government on how to deal with taiwan's participation a few weeks before
> the conference and have sought ways to reach a compromise. Although they
> had approached the matter at a very high level, it was not very
> successful.
>
> He particularly asked me to convey the message to all NGOs that they are
> not against the participation of Civil Society at all.
> I think it's a pity that the message came out so badly.
>
> Adam, I don't think my organisation could afford sending out
> representatives to attend prepcom2. But would like to have the chance to
> continually contribute, perhaps on line, if possible.
>
> And if you would like to "piggyback" on some conferences, the one that I
> organised in late August is a choice. Too late?
> For information, please visit website: http://www.hkcss.org.hk/husita7/
>
> Cheers.
>
>
> John Y. C. Fung
> IT & Development Chief Officer
> Direct Line: (852) 2864 2971
> ITRC Website: itrc.hkcss.org.hk
> HKCSS Website: www.hkcss.org.hk
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: subonrat [mailto:subonrat@chula.ac.th]
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 1:39 PM
> To: communication@wsisasia.org
> Subject: [communication 297] Re: Declraration Draft Ver 2.1
>
>
> Dear Izumi
> Your website, www.anr.org , is very useful. I will read in more
> detailed later on.
> Thanks so much for the excellent co-ordination.
>
> Ubonrat
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Izumi Aizu" <izumi@anr.org>
> To: <communication@wsisasia.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 10:08 AM
> Subject: [communication 265] Declraration Draft Ver 2.1
>
>
> > Some people asked for this again, so I am sending it here for
> > conveninece.
> >
> > AND, for those who are already in Tokyo, welcome!
> >
> > izumi
> >
> >
> >
> > >> Izumi Aizu <<
> > Asia Network Research
> > www.anr.org
> > &
> > GLOCOM /Institute for HyperNetwork Society
> >
> > << Writing the Future of the History >>
> >
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