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

PNG Police identify Chinese artillery projectile

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 curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the differing interpretations of the object's nature.

“China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Blackcroft Dale Practice, explained.

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Nov 1 — China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine ...

Nov 3 — The incident has sparked curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the dif...

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackcroft Dale Practice desk and last updated 20:59 UTC.

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