Mikio Katayama, Japan's electronics giant Sharp president, displays the world's largest mother glass panel for the company's LCD display, measuring 2,850 x 3,050mm at a reception in Tokyo, August 2, 2007. Sharp announced on July 31 that it would invest about $3.2 billion in a huge new plant making LCD panels for large screen televisions. The pioneer of LCD screens aims to increase its competitive edge over rivals with the high-tech new plant, which it hopes will drive down costs. (Xinhua/AFP) |