Hitachi: no plan to change JV ownership with GE

TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd, Japan's biggest electronics maker, said on Wednesday that it is not planning to change the ownership structure of its nuclear power joint ventures with General Electric.

Koji Tanaka, head of Hitachi's power business, said the companies will work together more closely to expand overseas sales.

Hitachi has been leading Japan sales, while GE has been in charge of other markets through their partnership.

(Reporting by Sachi Izumi)

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