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In a jaw-dropping moment at Beijing’s military parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing the remarkable idea of using organ transplants to extend life, possibly even achieving immortality. The conversation, caught on a hot mic, has sparked intrigue and raised eyebrows worldwide.

 

The unexpected private exchange took place as the two leaders, alongside North Korea's Kim Jong Un, strolled through the iconic Tiananmen Square. The interaction, inadvertently broadcast on Chinese state TV, involved translators from both Mandarin and Russian, with an English version later broadcast by the BBC.

 

Xi, in power for 13 years, remarked through his translator that living past 70 used to be rare, but now, reaching such an age is considered youthful. Following an indistinct comment from Putin, his translator suggested that ongoing advancements in biotechnology might allow human organs to be transplanted again and again, leading to the possibility of eternal youth and life.

 

Xi's translator added a fascinating prediction, hinting that living to 150 years may become achievable within this century. During a later address to Russian media, Putin reflected on modern medical innovations, suggesting that they could significantly boost life expectancy across the globe.

 

Beyond the realm of organ transplants, the event also symbolised a dramatic showcase of China's strength, as Xi paraded a formidable array of weaponry to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.

 

Standing with the North Korean and Russian heads of state, Xi presented a unified front amid tensions with Western nations.

 

The parade marked the first public assembly for these three leaders, alongside dignitaries from Iran, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe, subtly signalling unity against international pressures. This alliance is perceived as a potential counterbalance to the US, amidst ongoing geopolitical shifts.

 

US President Donald Trump reacted strongly, accusing Xi of collaboration against the US with Putin and Kim. His remarks on Truth Social expressed concern over perceived conspiracies aimed at undermining American interests.

 

This candid conversation has not only revealed the potential scientific ambitions of these leaders but may also reflect broader strategic alignments that are reshaping global alliances. The idea of life extension through biotechnological advances, though speculative, adds a futuristic layer to the political dynamics of the present.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-04

 

 

Uh... have they considered just how to do brain transplants? That would give new 'hardware' but somehow all the personality, acuity, etc of the old dictator... hmm Steve Martin's "The Man With Two Brains"

They must really love their work, eh.

Organ transplants have been happening for years. If you are rich, you can pay (there are still countries where you might not have to pay). Perhaps multiple transplants will become a norm one day. I don't see how this is shocking.

I’ll bet you know who has put in a call and is on the list lol 😝 

17 minutes ago, Tug said:

I’ll bet you know who has put in a call and is on the list lol 😝 

I know who do you mean, but I won't mention his name.

23 minutes ago, Tug said:

I’ll bet you know who has put in a call and is on the list lol 😝 

Brain transplants are not available, and anyway, his inability to walk or talk and shaking hands with ghosts is just a stutter. Right??

So if you're 100 years old and need a new organ, you obviously would like to get an organ from someone younger and in better health.  Just from whom are those hearts and kidneys and lungs going to come?  Organ donors who voluntarily donate and die in accidents are a good thing.  But what's next? This is a slippery slope where the rich and powerful can live forever using the organs of the young and poor?  Who is next?  Prisoners?  Or maybe will there become entire generations of uyghurs born and raised for the sole purpose of being "harvested" for the rich and powerful?  Is that where China is taking this?

On 9/4/2025 at 4:06 AM, webfact said:

In a jaw-dropping moment at Beijing’s military parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing the remarkable idea of using organ transplants to extend life, possibly even achieving immortality.

 

I wish both of them a painful death, the sooner the better. I'm not surprised that they think they're entitled to cheat death by harvesting other people's organs, but there are plenty of diseases that could kill them without any such hope. 

These Dictators are so insane and sick they would slaughter young people for their organs to try to live longer!! This reminds me about some horror movies where victims where kept prisoners while their blood was tapped to inject into an old sick man to make him younger!! Dracula stuff!! I am sure Trump will join these insane people soon as I guess he would love it! The world has to wake up! 

Perfectly in line with the forced, illegal organ harvesting in China. Of course these guys would think of it without a second thought. This is the Chinese governments' area of expertise and China still has plenty of minorities which which they can pick from to get their organs.

 

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/06/china-un-human-rights-experts-alarmed-organ-harvesting-allegations

Buy one get one free?

Xi, Putin, Kim and some Iranians...

what an opportunity.

10 hours ago, jasonsamui55 said:

So if you're 100 years old and need a new organ, you obviously would like to get an organ from someone younger and in better health.  Just from whom are those hearts and kidneys and lungs going to come?  Organ donors who voluntarily donate and die in accidents are a good thing.  But what's next? This is a slippery slope where the rich and powerful can live forever using the organs of the young and poor?  Who is next?  Prisoners?  Or maybe will there become entire generations of uyghurs born and raised for the sole purpose of being "harvested" for the rich and powerful?  Is that where China is taking this?

Harvesting from prisoners is already happening.

On 9/4/2025 at 4:55 PM, Purdey said:

Organ transplants have been happening for years.

Yep. Correct. Live organ transplants from political prisoners in China. Are you ok with this?

Don't tell Trump.

Not really shocking, old men, health issues, and zero desire to give up anything of the considerable power they wield.

If longevity treatments ever materialise, and they will eventually, old powerful *deleted* like these guys are going to have access  and become a whole new problem.

 

 

How many terms do Trump / Putin / Xi want???