Overview of EU Science and Technology

Author: Jin Zhonghua
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: "The Global Science and Technology Series" is a key publishing project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China. The authors of the series are science and technology diplomats stationed abroad by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Based on accurate and comprehensive first-hand materials, they comprehensively introduce the major achievements and new advancements in science and technology of various countries, as well as science and technology policies and regulations, development plans and strategies. This series holds extremely important reference value for science and technology administrators, faculty and students of universities and colleges, and researchers and administrators of scientific research institutions. This book was written by the science and technology diplomats of the Chinese Embassy to the European Union after years of research. It provides a comprehensive and objective overview of the overall development of science and technology in the European Union. It elaborates on the general situation of the EU, a brief history of its science and technology development, the science and technology development strategies in key fields, major science and technology development plans, research and development priority areas, progress, and research strengths of member states, the level of science and technology development, main statistical indicators and international comparisons, science and technology management and research institutions, international cooperation, and Sino-EU science and technology cooperation. This book can serve as a reference for Chinese science and technology workers, government employees, personnel engaged in science and technology management and foreign affairs, faculty and students of universities and colleges, as well as others who wish to understand the EU or engage in science and technology cooperation with the EU.