Attack of the Eurogoogle

摘要

"We must take the offensive and muster a massive effort," said Jacques Chirac, the president of France, who went on to warn of the dangers of losing the battle for "the power of tomorrow" in a speech made last April. Standing beside him was Gerhard Schroeder, then chancellor of Germany. In response to the formidable challenges posed by America, Japan and the emerging powers of China, India and Brazil, the two men announced that they had decided to step up their co-operation in a technological programme of vital strategic importance.