China confirms reports of probe against Coca-Cola

Confirming reports about an anti-espionage probe against Coca-Cola, China on Friday said investigations were underway against the US soft drink giant for conducting illegal mapping in many sensitive areas. An official statement said the administration has been informed that the Yunnan branch of the US-based soft drink giant was suspected of collecting geological information and data using illegal means.

Confirming reports that Coca-Cola faced investigation for espionage, state media said the company is being probed by the National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information after reports of illegal surveying activities. It’s Yunnan branch did not mention the GPS claims mentioned in the media.