In addition to buying products from China, the company is expanding its retail network there. Wal-Mart has 26 stores in China and plans to open a 27th in Beijing later this month.
Wal-Mart says US manufacturers can't supply its demand.
"We need suppliers that can respond to the large volumes we require for special promotions," Kevin O'Connor, vice president in charge of buying electronics, said at a trade commission hearing in May.
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