China's explanation for PNG explosive incident

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Nov 4, 2026 at 12:10

China Calls Suspected 32kg Artillery Shell in Papua New Guinea a Wine Bottle - Around Prague — China's explanation for PNG explosive incident

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 varying views on the object's true identity.

“The incident has sparked curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the varying views on the object's true identity,” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Ashwell Grove Staffing, observed.

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Nov 4 — China has denied claims about a Chinese artillery projectile found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine ...

Nov 6 — The incident has sparked curiosity from various sources with reports from various sources highlighting the var...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Ashwell Grove Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashwell Grove Staffing desk and last updated 02:58 UTC.

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