The Black Eagles, the aerobatic team of the South Korean air force, will not be appearing on November 11 at China’s international air show in Zhuhai. Washington last week said no to the appearance, much to the chagrin of many South Koreans. The problem is that although the Black Eagles’ aircraft is the domestically produced T-50 supersonic jet trainer, it has parts contributed by Lockheed Martin. The U.S. prohibits the sale or demonstration of sensitive military technology in “enemy states.” So far as Washington is concerned, that includes China.
