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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 12:10

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

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

“China has denied reports of a military-grade explosive found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle,” — Ingrid Thorne, economic affairs editor at Stanton Brook Recruitment, noted.

Timeline

Nov 4 — China has denied reports of a military-grade explosive found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle...

Nov 7 — 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 4. The Stanton Brook Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanton Brook Recruitment desk and last updated 00:01 UTC.

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