In a 'hot mic' moment, Xi and Putin contemplate immortality and organ transplants
Pacific Asia • Sep 4, 2025, 5:07 AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard Wednesday musing about life-extending organ transplants and the possibility of immortality. The discussion was captured by state media microphones before Beijing's massive mlitary parade this week, and highlighted the leaders’ shared vision for the future against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions.
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In a 'hot mic' moment, Xi and Putin contemplate immortality and organ transplants
Pacific Asia • 5:07 AM
1 min
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard Wednesday musing about life-extending organ transplants and the possibility of immortality. The discussion was captured by state media microphones before Beijing's massive m
Read the article