COCA-COLA CONTINUES ITS STRONG COMMITMENT TO CHINA THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH SHANGHAI EXPO

SHANGHAI, April 30, 2010 -  Visiting Shanghai to attend the opening of the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, Muhtar Kent today reaffirmed the Company's long term commitment to China.

"We have great confidence in the future success of China," said Mr. Kent. "We are making strong progress with our US$2 billion investment plan, expanding our product portfolio, building new production facilities, investing in innovation and marketing. And today, we are very proud to be a worldwide partner of the Shanghai Expo."

The Coca-Cola Company is one of the very few companies with its own corporate pavilion at the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai. It is expected to become the biggest Exposition ever held and also the largest public event in history, with an estimated attendance of 70 million Chinese and international visitors.

"This will provide us with a unique opportunity to showcase our company's vision to the world community and celebrate the unity of our corporate "Live Positively" mission with the Exposition's theme of "Better City, Better Life," said Mr. Kent, from Shanghai following a sneak preview of the Coca-Cola pavilion just before the official opening of the Expo. "We also invite the public to visit the Coca-Cola "Happiness Factory" which allows visitors to experience the secret behind the product they love and learn for themselves the innovations and excitement we are bringing to the beverage industry," Mr. Kent continued.

"Our support for the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition is truly in line with our strong commitment to China. Coca-Cola is the only international company which has supported the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Paralympics Games, the Special Olympics in Shanghai in 2007 and now the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition. Through our accelerated investment plan, we have expanded the choice we are offering Chinese consumers by broadening our product portfolio -- we have more than doubled the number of product offerings over the last few years. Together with our bottling partners we opened a new innovation center in Shanghai and three new production plants in China last year. Earlier this month we broke ground for a new plant in Henan Province which is going to become our biggest production plant in China. In addition we have another two new bottling plants scheduled to open in 2010," Mr. Kent said, as he was joining the official opening ceremony of the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai.

The two new Coca-Cola bottling plants in China will open in Inner Mongolia and in the Guangdong province later in 2010.

Coca-Cola was the first international American based company to support the Shanghai Expo, when the Company signed as a global partner in 2007.

At the Coca-Cola 3,000 square meters pavilion dubbed "The Happiness Factory" visitors will be taken on a fully immersive, journey of fantasy. They will be greeted by animated happiness characters, who will share uplifting stories bringing a magical world to life. Amazing creatures, out of the ordinary landscapes and sensational music will all express "A World Refreshed with Happiness." Visitors will be engaged, entertained and inspired throughout their journey, while also learning about Coca-Cola's nearly 125 year history of innovation in beverages and sustainability worldwide.

Guests at the Coca-Cola pavilion will be able to experience and taste new beverage innovations and grab a limited edition PlantBottle, a lightweight, plastic bottle containing plant based material demonstrating Coca-Cola's latest innovation in sustainable packaging. Outside and around the Coca-Cola Happiness Factory, there will be special "Happiness events" including celebrity performances and unique animation on an impressive 15-meter high Coca-Cola bottle composed of more than 3,000 light panels visible from all sides.

Visitors with an interest in Corporate Social Responsibility will find plenty of examples of how Coca-Cola and its bottlers in China have always been active corporate citizens, and been a part of the local social fabric. The Company has contributed to disaster relief efforts, and is a continuing sponsor of Project Hope, which aims to improve education for disadvantaged children. Since 1993, Coca-Cola China, in partnership with Project Hope, has built 61 schools, 100 libraries, donated more than RMB 100 million helping 60,000 rural children gain access to education, for community well-being programs and environmental initiatives. The Company has also invested 1 million USD in a project with UNDP and the Chinese Government to enhance clean water access and sanitation in rural areas. Following the devastating earthquake in the Sichuan region, The Coca-Cola Company has committed to donate US$15 million for disaster relief and to build schools in the earthquake impacted areas over the next three years. The Company's "Save a Barrel of Water" program has reached over 800,000 students so far, and in 2010, an interactive water conservation program will be launched under the theme of "Save a barrel of Water, Let's Go to Expo!" in 23 cities across China.

The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 14 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

About Coca-Cola China
Coca-Cola is one of the most well-known international brands in China, with a leading position in the soft drinks market. Since re-entering China in 1979, Coca-Cola has invested more than US$2 billion in the local market. By the end of October 2009, China Business Unit has established a total of 39 bottling plants. Now the Coca-Cola system employs more than 33,000 people, virtually 99% of which are local-hires. The system also has donated more than RMB 70 million to support China's national and regional social charity undertakings. Immediately after the Sichuan earthquake, the Coca-Cola System (including Coca-Cola (China) Beverages Ltd., COFCO Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd., Coca-Cola China Industries Ltd., and Swire Beverages Ltd.), donated RMB 20 million in immediate relief support. Another RMB 80 million was further donated to help with reconstruction of schools destroyed by the earthquake, with total contributions of RMB 100 million in disaster-relief and re-building efforts. For more information about our Company, please visit our Web site at www.Coca-Cola.com.cn

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