They could also be used for really low budget people too, as these Chinese companies can likely churn out these 14-inchers really cheaply. Perhaps a complete TV set, complete with a DVD player in the bottom would cost only $70-90. edit: I double checked the prices, looks like they are to offer them for under $50 a piece! Add shipping, DVD player, and I think you could realistically target a $90 TV set, thats quite cheap, and many of the manufactures are advertising 720P capability.
Edit: It looks like a few of them specifically talk about Africa and the Middle East. But there are probably people in Japan buying these too.
I'm really curious, I hope other people share their thoughts on this.
Also, Gorgonops, I wonder if those Chinese CRT outfits could churn out some computer monitor tubes, or maybe some 9-inch tubes for compact mac tube replacement.