In the MeijiRestoration, with the coming of the Europeanthoughtsandthe ChineseQing Dynasty'sdeterioration, Japanese's attitude towardsKanjichangedgreatly.
In a letter to Mr Sarkozy and Mr Berlusconi the European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, said "the temporary restoration of borders is one of the possibilities, provided this is subject to specific and clearly defined criteria".
The pond restoration is being carried out by the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB with European funding from the Countryside Council for Wales and the Trunk Road Agency's Biodiversity Fund.