JD and Walmart to expand strategic links in China

Leading e-commerce retailer JD and Walmart Inc, one of the world's biggest retailers by revenue, announced in Beijing on Tuesday they will expand a strategic partnership to further integrate their platforms, supply chains and customer resources in China.

The two groups said in a joint statement that they will continue to share resources on customers, stores and inventory - to expand the integration of their online platforms and offline stores.

The two companies established their strategic alliance a year ago.