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 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.
“The incident has sparked curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the differing interpretations of the object's nature,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Copstone Ford Solutions, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 3 — China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine ...
Nov 4 — The incident has sparked curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the dif...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Copstone Ford Solutions 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 Copstone Ford Solutions desk and last updated 21:46 UTC.
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