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Discussions on Immortality between Putin and Xi Held

Authoritarian leaders Xi and Putin, holding sway in their respective nations, China and Russia, hint at extended tenures during a notable military parade, suggesting a prolonged grip on power.

Leaders Putin and Xi engage in dialogue concerning immortality
Leaders Putin and Xi engage in dialogue concerning immortality

Discussions on Immortality between Putin and Xi Held

During his four-day visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions about the possibility of significantly extending human lifespan. The conversation, caught on Chinese state TV before a military parade, marked a notable topic of interest for both leaders.

Putin confirmed the discussion during his press conference, which followed his visit. He agreed with Xi Jinping's statement that thanks to biotechnology advancements, human organs can be continually replaced, making people feel younger and potentially achieving immortality. However, Putin hinted that the extension of lifespan might not be an option for the general public, expressing concerns about the consequences if the number of elderly surpasses that of the young.

Xi Jinping, who has been in power since 2013, expressed hope that extending lifespan to 150 years could be achievable in the near future. He did not provide any new information about the methods or technologies for lifespan extension. Similarly, Putin, who has been in power for a quarter-century, agreed that extending lifespan is possible but offered no new details about the potential age limit for lifespan extension.

The search results do not specify the name of any researcher team or institution working on the human lifespan extension technology discussed by Xi Jinping and Putin. The reports only mention their discussions about biotechnology and organ transplantation as possible methods to achieve longer life or immortality.

Both leaders have amended their countries' constitutions to extend their reigns. The conversation about extending human lifespan was a significant addition to their discussions during Putin's visit to China, which ended with the broadcast cutting off after the discussion. No new information was provided about the timeline for achieving lifespan extension to 150 years.

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