In another sign of Chinese manufacturing's ascent as Japan struggles, the Taiwanese giant Foxconn will become the largest shareholder in Sharp, a former exemplar of Japan's electronics empire that has lately fallen on hard times.
Besides giving Sharp a much needed injection of money, the Foxconn deal, announced here Tuesday, will aim to help the Japanese company restore profitability to its TV manufacturing and liquid crystal display businesses.
(New York Times)
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