Putin, Xi Caught Discussing Human Longevity, Organ Transplants at Beijing Parade

During a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught on a hot mic discussing advances in biotechnology, organ transplants, and human longevity. Putin's translator noted that continuous organ transplantation could enable people to become younger and potentially achieve immortality, to which Xi responded that some predict humans may live up to 150 years in this century. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was also present during the conversation, smiling but it was unclear if he understood the discussion. The moment was captured on a livestream by CCTV and widely viewed in China, but neither the Russian nor Chinese governments have commented on the exchange. The parade showcased advanced Chinese military technology, while Xi and Putin signed over 20 agreements during Putin's visit, including energy cooperation and artificial intelligence. This rare unscripted glimpse into the leaders' conversation highlights their purported interest in longevity and biotechnology.