Latest from our campaigners in Hong Kong...
 All this week we'll be posting updates from our campaigners David Taylor and Irene Banda (pictured, right), who are both in Hong Kong to report on the World Trade Organisation talks and, specifically, for the Youth Exchange for Trade Justice. Here are their initial impressions when they arrived last week:
David: "I'm a campaigner with Oxfam and People & Planet and a member of the Oxfam Youth Board. I'm writing from Hong Kong, where next week crucial World Trade Organisation talks will take place, talks which could either further entrench poverty or help make it history.
"I'm very privileged and humbled to be joining Irene and 40 other trade activists from around the world here in Hong Kong. We are taking part in the Youth Exchange for Trade Justice, sharing experiences, networking and planning for action for the future, as well as immediate lobbying here in Hong Kong ahead of the WTO Ministerial next week."
 Irene: "I'm an Oxfam Big Noise Campaign partner from Zambia. Two hours on a connecting flight between Zambia and South Africa, three waiting hours in the Johannesburg airport and twelve hours on a Cathay Pacific flight later, I am finally in Hong Kong for a youth exchange workshop for trade justice and the sixth World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference.
"This is my first time in Hong Kong. My first thought is that if anyone told me I was on another planet, I would easily believe it! The WTO ministerial organisers couldn't have chosen a better place. Perfect island for the occasion.
 "Workshop atmosphere: First day, everyone seems to be in a "sponge" mood. Not too many people being outspoken, we all seem to be waiting to soak in whatever we can in preparation for the days to come. And with about 40 participants and all continents represented - there is a lot to learn!"
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