China disputes reports of artillery shell found in Papua New Guinea
Chinese authorities have dismissed reports that a suspected China-made artillery shell was found in a commercial shipping container in Papua New Guinea, saying it is a "shell-shaped wine bottle".
TL;DR
- A 32kg object was found at a construction site in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
- Four Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with the discovery.
- Chinese authorities claim the object is a "shell-shaped wine bottle" and not dangerous.
- Local reports, citing unnamed sources, identified the object as a Chinese Type 59 Artillery Projectile.
- The Chinese embassy stated it is "virtually impossible" to smuggle such a military item from China due to strict laws.