China Calls Suspected 32kg Artillery Shell in Papua New Guinea a Wine Bottle - Around Prague

China's claim of a wine bottle

China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle. The PNG Police has identified the object as a military-grade explosive. The dispute comes as China calls the suspected artillery shell a wine bottle. The incident has sparked interest among news readers in Australia with reports from various sources highlighting the differing interpretations of the object's nature.

“The PNG Police has identified the object as a military-grade explosive,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Elmley Mere Network, added during the briefing.

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Nov 4 — China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine ...

Nov 5 — The incident has sparked interest among news readers in Australia with reports from various sources highlighti...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Elmley Mere Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmley Mere Network desk and last updated 19:48 UTC.

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