TCL, Egypt's Elaraby to set up TV production plant

Factory will supply growing African and Middle East markets

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd, the Chinese TV maker, is to set up a joint production base in Egypt with local home appliance leader Elaraby Group, in an effort to tap into African and Middle East markets.

The first phase of the venture is expected to be operational by 2017 and will become the largest Chinese-invested LCD TV production base in North Africa, said officials.