This enormous Chinese blimp could replace satellites

Cloud zeppelin from Tales of Modern China

There's a new type of airship called the Cloud, and it has a silver lining. (It’s also a giant, floating communications hub.) Finn Aberdein goes to watch a nerve-wracking flight with its maker KuangChi Science.

This video is an extract from the series Tales from Modern China, which airs on BBC World News. Check the schedule for details.

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