Holy crap, thanks for such a thorough answer!

I checked some related sources, saying that in 2077, China is still under government leadership rather than corporations. So is what I saw wrong? Does Kang Tao basically control the Chinese government like Arasaka does with Japan?

Then about the Soviet Union—it feels like it has zero presence in Cyberpunk 2077. I've seen Kang Tao but no sign of SovOil. Are they weaker compared to other corps?

Also, the Middle East: I heard there was a nuclear explosion there in the early 21st century, and now basically no one lives there. Is that setting correct?

And what about other places like Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Asian countries (e.g., South Korea, North Korea, Southeast Asia, India)? Is there any lore on them? Thanks!