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China seizes F-35 stealth parts in Hong Kong

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  • China seized an F-35 cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door in Hong Kong.
  • The parts traveled from Australia, stopped in South Korea, and were rerouted to Hong Kong.
  • The seized parts are coated with radar-absorbing material to boost the F-35’s stealth capability.
  • Sen. Elissa Slotkin warned China holds U.S. technology as President Xi visits the United States.
  • The Pentagon is coordinating with U.S. authorities and industry to retrieve the parts and prevent incidents.