What!? Top Gun is being produced by...the Chinese!?
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/20/asia-pacific/top-gun-sequel-appears-remove-japanese-taiwanese-flags/
I thought removing the Japanese and Tiawanese patches from Maverick's jacket was just to appease the Chinese audience. I guess it was because the Chinese are financially backing the movie and ordered it to happen.