China has denied reports of a military-grade explosive found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle. The PNG Police has identified the object as a Chinese artillery projectile. 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 Chinese artillery projectile,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Elmstone Ham Services, explained.
Timeline
Nov 2 — China has denied reports of a military-grade explosive found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle...
Nov 4 — 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 1. The Elmstone Ham Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmstone Ham Services desk and last updated 04:11 UTC.
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