The Diplomat published on 20 March 2023 an article titled "China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War" by Robert Bociaga, a photojournalist.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation will soon supply nine Caihong 4 (CH-4) attack drones to help Kinshasa fight the Rwanda-backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising concerns about China's role in the conflict.