During his state visit to China on February 14, 2023, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who reaffirmed China's commitment to promoting their strategic partnership. President Xi pledged to deepen practical cooperation with Iran in various fields, including trade, agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development, and expressed China's willingness to participate in negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue and to support Iran in safeguar

China's development of advanced stratospheric airship technology, specifically the "Dream" airship, has significant military and civilian applications. Developed through collaboration between the Beijing Nanjiang Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the "Dream" airship can stay airborne for up to six months utilizing helium for lift and solar-powered electric propellers. With the ability to carry mission payloads