The United States is investigating reports that parts of its advanced F-35 stealth fighter jet programme were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US. The incident last week has prompted questions over whether China may have gained access to components of one of Washington’s most sophisticated weapons systems. There has been no suggestion so far from US or Australian authorities that Beijing deliberately diverted the shipment or accessed the technology. On Tuesday, Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said the components involved were not “sensitive”. China’s Foreign Ministry says it was not aware of the incident.
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