> their value as *independent technologies* could be acknowledged, and they *could be developed into complete technologies* through further research. So "indep

> their value as *independent technologies* could be acknowledged, and they *could be developed into complete technologies* through further research. So "independent technologies" or technologies so early in R&D that they can't be considered "complete"? Hmmm. -- But, almost certainly, this will make researchers and institutions shy away from collaboration with hostile foreign powers; Which was probably the intent of the ruling.