The relationship between Swire and Coca-Cola began in 1965, when Swire acquired most of the stake in the exclusive business of Coca-Cola in Hong Kong, which today is called Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong Limited. Swire beverage is the main specialist manufacturer of Coca-Cola. In Hong Kong, Taiwan, 11 U.S. States and seven provinces in mainland China, Coca-Cola has the franchise to manufacture, promote and distribute Coca-Cola products, covering more than 420 million people.