Method of Counting: Japanese vs. Chinese rules

[yebellz]

It seems that the IGF is not well positioned to unify the rules of Go. In a previous post, I made this observation:

@yebellz

Unfortunately, the divisions regarding the rules seem to be quite firm.

Here is an interesting statement from the International Go Federation:

https://intergofed.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IGF_Rules_Statement.pdf

The careful diplomatic wording suggests that unifying go rules is a politically intractable and sensitive issue. I think it may go beyond just politics and may be a matter of national pride and cultural heritage.