Sony is hoping that a move to launch the Playstation 4 in China will help boost its balance sheet. The Japanese electronics giant has signed a joint venture with a Chinese company to make and market the PS4 in China, where a 14-year ban on game consoles was lifted earlier this year. Also today: despite high-profile government clashes with big companies, France remains a top destination for foreign investors in Europe.

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