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 varying views on the object's true identity.
“China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Blackton Worth Staffing, observed.
Timeline
Nov 5 — 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...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Blackton Worth Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackton Worth Staffing desk and last updated 17:27 UTC.
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