Wal-Mart Greets Customers in Dongguan

June 13, 2006

Dongguan: June 13th, 2006 – Today, Wal-Mart Supercenter Dongguan Chang’an Store opens to greet customers. It is the second outlet Wal-Mart opens in Dongguan city since the first one opened in 1997.

Following the Company’s tradition of Good Works, Wal-Mart donated RMB 100,000 to Chang’an Town Nursing Home as a fund for its imperative need on the living facility and safety devices’ furnishment. Respecting and helping the aged is the traditional virtue of China, Wal-Mart hopes that its effort can help raise people’s awareness of caring for the elders. Wal-Mart has been actively participating in various charitable programs. Since 1997, Wal-Mart’s donations to various charitable organizations have exceeded RMB 23 million.

Officials from various government organizations expressed their welcome and appreciation for the second Wal-Mart Store in Dongguan city. They expected that Wal-Mart continue to bring along advanced retail expertise and to promote the development of logistics and manufacture industry. Wal-Mart had operated 57 outlets in 28 cities since it entered China almost ten years ago. Chang’an Store is the 58th outlet we opened in China. During nine years of operation, the first store in Dongguan — Donghu Store has become a favorite destination for more and more shoppers thanks to its high quality merchandises at low prices and wonderful one-stop shopping experience. Wal-Mart is confident that it will be well received by Dongguan residents and will contribute to Dongguan economy.

Located on the second and third floor of Chang’an Pearl Plaza at Changqing Road in Dongguan, the new Wal-Mart Supercenter has a floor area around 17,000 square meters, offering nearly 20,000 merchandises ranging from fresh foods, apparels, household electrical appliances etc. It also has three special service areas featuring optical service, jewelry and photo service. As a return to customers’ support, Wal-Mart Chang’an store offered great value merchandises and provided a series of entertainment events during the grand opening.

About Wal-Mart China

Wal-Mart China opened its first Supercenter in August 1996 in Shenzhen and now operates 58 outlets including Supercenters, SAM’S CLUBs, and Neighborhood Markets in 28 cities with over 30,000 associates. Wal-Mart has brought with it advanced management expertise to China’s retail industry and provided local customers with good merchandise and services during 10 years in China. For more information about Wal-Mart China, please visit www.wal-martchina.com.