Africa that can't afford to buy
from the U.S. or Europe and want no part whatsoever in
expanding the Western control of the continent. In
many of these countries China has also sent military advisers
to train the national 
forces and
aid in strategy. China is also a leading supplier of
arms and equipment to the rebel and terrorist forces in
Africa, a move that serves to further aggravate the U.S. and
Europeans. Actions such as these are driving an even
larger wedge in China's relations with the west.
Now we say China has no troops
in Africa, however this is not wholly believed
to be true. Rumors abound of elite Chinese troops
actively reinforcing rebel armies. In some cases
controlling them outright. However these rumors are
without evidence and are believed to be spread by the rebels
to demoralize western troops and leaders.
For more information
on the Chinese Armed Forces in the world of Cyberpunk
2020, please see the sourcebook Pacific Rim Sourcebook.
(Written by Deric "D" Bernier, images from Ghost In The Shell, Aliens, Starship Troopers, Metal Men, Killzone, Genesis Climber Mospeada, Matsuo, Battlestar Galactica. Star Wars Chick, private prop collectors (special thanks to the members of Mastucorp, the RPF, and BBC), Soldier, Wildstorm, Metal Men, Star Wars, and Deric "D" Bernier.)