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The Myth of Egypt's J10C Fighter Jet Acquisition
In early 2023, an intriguing story began circulating on social media suggesting that Egypt was in the process of acquiring 40 J10C fighter jets, with claims that the first batch had already arrived. This story quickly reached a wide audience, even being highlighted by mainstream outlets like Alazer. Virtual buzz escalated as animated simulations of a delivery ceremony surfaced, featuring roaring jets and celebratory cannons. However, on February 27th, a stark rebuttal came from China's Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Wu Chen, who labeled these reports as entirely false.