But in the 1990s, economic restructuring has become an irresistible trend throughout the world. Britain is now a member of the European Union and more interested in its own affairs, while Asia and North America are also regrouping.
但沒想到九○年代全球區域經濟整合的大趨勢沛然莫之能禦，英國進入歐體，自顧不暇；亞洲、北美也在整合。