Japan’s TV makers have lost manufacturing leadership to China as the industry commoditized, while companies like Sony have adapted by shifting toward higher-value content and technology. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/02/japan/sony-switches-off-the-tv/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #televisions #sony #tclelectronics #china #bravia #playstation #samsungelectronics #lgelectronics #panasonic #sharp #hitachi #mitsubishielectric #toshiba #honhaiprecisionindustry

Sony Group is spinning off control of its home entertainment business, including the flagship Bravia television brand, to Chinese rival TCL Electronics Holdings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/20/companies/sony-tv-china-tcl/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #sony #television #tclelectronics