I would not be surprised Hong Kong used to be part of the protocol and transport system but something wasn't updated in the guideline or memo post 2019 so it was somehow flown to Hong Kong.

"We take X issue very seriously."

> Lockheed said in a statement: "Our teams handle every shipment with the utmost diligence and safeguards to ensure the integrity of the F-35 program and the security of our allied partners.”

Pre-AI slop.

Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted to Hong Kong