F-35 parts, China and commercial shipping routes

Does the reported arrival of F-35 parts in China mean the aircraft is compromised?

Probably little more than before. A commercial shipping mistake is one possible cause, though neither the cause nor the extent of compromise is established.

Clarke expects the reported arrival of F-35 parts in China to add little to any existing compromise, while assuming China would examine available material. Commercial container shipping creates routing risks because vessels can reach a broad destination by different routes. Someone booking the cheapest option might overlook whether the vessel travels through China or directly across the Pacific. A routing mistake is a possible explanation; its role in this incident has not been established.