The prohibition in 225.770-2 does not apply to items acquired—

(a) In connection with a visit to the People's Republic of China by a vessel or an aircraft of the U.S. armed forces;

(b) For testing purposes; or

(c) For the purpose of gathering intelligence.

[71 FR 53046, Sept. 8, 2006, as amended at 83 FR 66072, Dec. 21, 2018]