(please note that only equipment which substantially varies from that of the U.S. equivalent will be described here.  For general purposes, any basic or combat gear not described here will have a chinese counterpart, though it will be 10 to 15 years behind, technology wise.))

Standard UNIFORM - The standard all purpose uniform for the chinese military consists of one black, and one grey, cover all jumpsuit. 

BOOTS (sp: 12) -  These heavy, and somewhat bulky boots provide kevlar protection for the feet and lower legs.  Many soldiers complain of the weight, as well as the heat, and it is not uncommon to see soldiers wearing personal footwear in less disciplined units.

COMBAT GEAR:
BACK PACK- The standard field backpack, for carrying the following equipment:
HAMMOCK/SLEEPING BAG- with removable liner
MESS KIT- includes knife, fork, spoon, sectioned plates and cup, made of metal for heating purposes
HEXAMITE STOVE- small folding stove, about the size of a pack of cigarettes, comes with 10 fuel cakes (smokeless, fireless)
SMALL TOOL KIT- wire strippers, a variety of screwdrivers, pliers,
2 WEEKS TATIIONS- Chineses equivalent of MRE's
IR/RAIN PONCHO- Fully protects against body heat emission, as well as adverse weather
SMALL MEDKIT + 2 CANS OF SPRAYSKIN, bandages, 2 hypo's each of morphine and atropine,- capable of handling most first aid situations.
20 ft ROPE- Just enough to let you realize you need more
ENTRENCHING TOOL- standard folding shovel/hatchet,
CAMMO NET - provides personal or equipment concealment when in the bush.
4 SMOKE GRENADES- 1 each of blue, red, white, green,

HEAVY BELT- The standard military carry belt, used to carry the following equipment:
COMBAT KNIFE- (SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION)
CANTEENS-  1 liter canteen, made of plastic
POUCH 1- Binoculars, ir, anti-dazzle, low light, tele-optics,
POUCH 2- small first aid kit
POUCH 3- 2 glowsticks, a miniature flashlight, camouflage makeup
POUCH 4- used for personal non-military items

ARMOR:

TORSO ARMOR  310EB- (SP: 18) This armor is little more than a kevlar vest, flexible enough to be comfortable while capable of stopping most small arms fire.  The vest is equipped with straps and pouches for securing any gear the soldier might carry.

NECK ARMOR- (SP: 15) This is basically a heavy kevlar scarf worn on the shoulders.  It doesn't protect from strangulation , though it does protect from small arms fire, and allows the gasmask to rest comfortably from it when not being worn.

HELMET 250EB- (SP: 20) A kevlar composite helmet with a short range radio installed, with the microphone built into the gas mask and the speakers built into the inside of the helmet.   Included with the helmet are Smart Goggles equipped with Low-Light, Thermograph, and Anti-Dazzle.  The gas mask is also standard issue, it is attached to the filter unit monted on the shoulder, or to an independent 20 minute air supply worn on the right hip.  The soldier may switch between the two options as need arises.  The gas mask also provides SP: 10 facial armor.

HEAVY GUNNERS ARMOR (SP: 25 )- Equivalent in function to the American version but much heavier and offering of more protection.  The front portion consists of heavy plate armor with a large collar and shoulder pads.  Unfortunately the armor only has a light, flexible kevlar pad (SP:12)  in the back, definately a weak spot, but since the Chinese military commaders look down on retreat, they don't worry about it much.

PILOTS UNIFORM AND HELMET- A very standard flightsuit.  The helmet is SP:20 and is equipped with Low-Light, Thermograph, Targeting Optics, and Anti-Dazzle.

METAL GEAR- (sp: 20) (ev: 2)Absolutely no frills is the best description for this chinese armor.  The hard plates are worn over a soft ballistic weave (SP: 6) and the helmet comes equipped with Infra red, thermograph, and anti dazzle, as well as a short range radio.  The suit is extremely lightwieght, mostly due to its sparce (for metal gear) protection, and can be warn comfortably longer than it's US or EDF counterparts.

RED BEAR ARMOR  - Preferred by special forces over the bulky standard armor, this lightwieght composite plate armor consists of chest plate (SP: 16) shoulder arm and shin plates (SP: 12).  It allows the soldier wearing it to move faster, and creates less of a profile than the heavier standard armor.

THERM-OPTIC CAMOUFLAGE- China has no therm-optic camoflage of its own, and instead uses a Russian knock-off of the Militech Ghost suit.  This cheaper set is slightly more visible (add 10% chance of being spotted)  and is more prone to malfunction.

COLD WEATHER ARMOR- visually similiar (and having the same SP rating) to their standard armor, the cold weather gear has much a much thicker padded and insulated cover all jumpsuit, atop this is worn a long thick robe like layer.  The gasmask has a special heated coil which warms the air, and it to is covered with a heavy scarfing, which helps aid in camoflage as well as in keeping the soldier warm.  The helmet, gloves, and boots also all contain thicker padding and insulation.  Winters in northern China and Tibet are cold, and Chinas cold weather specialists are second only to Russias.

SPECIAL GEAR:

SOVIET SURPLUS RADIO TELEPHONE 360EB- China still relies heavily on Russian surplus, and this obsolete RT still serves the chinese army well.

CCMMC HAR-22 "HELGHAST"  489eb
RIF  -  0 -  N  -  C  - 5D6 (5.56mm caseless)/ 4d6 (.12 ga)  -  60/5  -  20/3/1 1  -  VR
This is the standard assault rifle of the chinese military, and it has a vast surplus of these weapons which it sells around the world, making it as common today as AK-47 knock-off's were in the 80's and 90's.  It's popularity has good reason.  It is a reasonably acurate and reliable weapon, with a large magazine capacity and an underbarreL pump action shotgun, also capable of accepting 20mm grenades.  Its only drawback is that the bulky helical magazines are somewhat cumbersome to carry.

CCMMC TI LUNG XHMG-47  3456eb
HVY  -  -1  -  N  -  R  -  4D10 (20mm caseless)  -  300  -  15  -  ST
This extremely heavy chaingun is made man portable through the use of a power assisted gyro-stabilization harness.  This is a brutal weapon, firing extremely large ammunition at a rate of 300 rounds a minute.  Ammunition is stored in a large back mounted ammo hooper, and fed by belt to the weapon.  Even with the gyro stabilization mount, this weapon can only be carried by a very strong individual (min bod of 9) and cybernetic enhancement is recommended.  The gun, with ammo hopper and mount, weighs in at just under 300 pounds.  While not everyone has the endurance and strength to use this weapon, those that do are truly monsters of the battlefield.

CHINESE COMBAT KNIFE   35eb

MEL - 0 - J - P - 2D6 - N/A - N/A - VR
A thin but very strong fighting knife, the secret to its weight balance and strength is that its steel with a titanium core, making it perfectly balanced for throwing.  These knives are highly sought after souvenirs by enemy forces.  The "Helghast" assault rilfe has a slide attachement on its sight rail/carry handle allowing this knife to be attached as a bayonet.

CCMMC LBMG-84 1450eb
HVY - +1 - N - P - 6D6+2 (7.62MM caseless) - 100 - 20 - ST
A chinese light machine gun, serving as standard issue to the Chinese military.  The helical magazine and adjustable stock are very nice features indeed, and have served to promote this weapon to a well respected status in it's field.  Commonly used as both a squad weapon, and mounted on vehicles.  The wapon accepts either the standard 100 round magazine, or can be belt fed, incresing the weapons capability.

CCMMC MSH-4285  325eb
HVY  -  +2  -  N  -  R -  4d10   -  1  -  1  -  UR
This rocket has one unique feature.  It fires it's own rockets, as well as those of the EDF's FN-RPAW rocket launcher.  This greater functionality makes this weapon highly sought after.  However the weapon does have a tendency to misfire.  For ease of carry, the weapon's tube retracts.

CCMMC SPR-23   1800eb

RIF  -  +5  -  N  -  R  -  4d10 (20mm caseless)  -  10  -  1  -  VR
China's premiere sniper rifle  is a heavily advanced precision weapon built on a HAR model rifle.  The 10 round helical clip sits far to the rear of this bullpup weapon for greater accuracy.  While not as powerful as its american and european cousins, it is every bit as acurate.

HAND GRENADES- The chinese military soldier has access to virtually every type of hand grenade available.  (See Blackhands Streetweapons for more Info)

CYBERNETICS:

China takes a pretty archaic view towards cybernetics.  Any implants recieved, including replacement limbs and organs for those lost or damaged in the line of duty, must be paid for by the soldier recieving them.  Cyberpsychosis is almost unheard of in China,
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE EDF, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING:

EUROSOURCE & EUROSOURCE PLUS

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO THE U.K.

SOLO OF FORTUNE 1&2

FIRESTORM: STORMFRONT AND SHOCKWAVE

BLACKHANDS STREET WEAPONS

RACHE BARTMOSS'S BRAINWARE BLOWOUT

CHROME BOOKS 1-4

AUTUMN BLADE WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ITS UPDATE

Weapons & Equipment of Counter-Terrorism