Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua
China disputes reports of artillery shell found in Papua New Guinea. A 32kg object found at a construction site in Port Moresby has been dismissed by Chinese authorities, describing it as a "shell-shaped wine bottle". Authorities are looking into whether it's a live device. Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported an undetonated artillery shell that contains chemical explosives.
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Published 04 Nov 2026, 03:46 UTC · Updated 04 Nov 2026, 04:52 UTC
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