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US investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong

US authorities have opened an investigation after parts from F-35 fighter jets were diverted to Hong Kong, according to a report picked up by Congress. The incident has raised concerns in Washington about the risk of sensitive American military technology reaching China, given Hong Kong's status and Beijing's control. Lawmakers are expected to press for answers on how the diversion happened and what safeguards failed.

Why now: Concerns that sensitive US military technology may have reached China are prompting scrutiny in Congress.

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