Bloomberg, citing people briefed on the incident, reports that the Chinese government has taken possession of potentially sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong while being sent from Australia to the U.S. In a September 23 report carried by ABC News, the Associated Press says the F-35 Joint Program Office acknowledged a “shipment issue” and was working to retrieve the components and investigate. AP, citing Bloomberg, identifies the parts as a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door sent for repair or disposal. How the shipment was diverted was unclear. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles acknowledged the parts reached Hong Kong but denied they were sensitive, AP reports.