Sony and TCL team up

Japan's Sony and China's TCL have announced plans to explore a strategic partnership that would reshape Sony's television and home audio operations.

Japan's Sony and China's TCL have announced plans to explore a strategic partnership that would reshape Sony's television and home audio operations.

The two companies have signed an MoU to discuss forming a joint venture to assume Sony's home entertainment business, with TCL holding a 51% stake and Sony retaining a 49% stake.

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