Xi, Putin discuss 'immortality' at China's biggest military parade

Putin said development of biotechnology has helped transplant human organs vigorously helping people stay young and even achieve immortality

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were reportedly broadcast live discussing "immortality" on Chinese state media during Beijing's largest military parade, which concluded on Wednesday.

 

In an exchange translated into English by the BBC, Xi and Putin were overheard discussing organ transplants as a means of prolonging life on the sidelines of a military parade. Xi could be heard saying that it was rare for someone to be 70 in the past; however, a person is still a child at 70 in modern times.

 

To this, Putin reportedly responded, saying that the development of biotechnology has helped transplant human organs vigorously, helping people stay young and "even achieve immortality".

 

People can live up to 150: Xi

Citing some predictions, Xi said that people in this generation can also live up to 150 years old, according to the BBC report. 

 

The discussion assumes significance as both Xi and Putin have been in power for 13 and 25 years, respectively, and neither of them has expressed any intention of stepping down.

China holds its largest military parade

China held its largest military parade yet on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II, unveiling for the first time some of its most advanced weaponry.

 

The event, held in Tiananmen Square, displayed modern arms as part of President Xi Jinping’s campaign to present China as both a global power and a nation of military strength.

 

Global leaders, including Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, were present at the event.

You conspire against the US: Trump

Criticising the gathering, US President Donald Trump accused Xi Jinping of "conspiring" against Washington by aligning with Putin and Kim Jong Un. 

 

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America.