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- 1US investigates diversion of F-35 parts to Hong Kong●US investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
The United States has opened an investigation after components for the F-35 fighter jet were diverted to Hong Kong instead of their intended destination. The case is drawing attention in Washington over possible violations of export controls on sensitive military technology, given Hong Kong's status under Chinese jurisdiction and long-standing US restrictions on defence-related shipments to China.