Putin, Xi, Kim Discuss Immortality on Hot Mic at China Parade

During a large military parade in Beijing commemorating the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were caught on a hot mic discussing advances in biotechnology, including the possibility of human organ transplants and achieving immortality. Xi predicted that humans might live to 150 years old within this century, a remark that amused North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who was walking alongside them. The exchange, broadcast on Chinese state media, offered a rare glimpse into the private conversations of these powerful leaders and coincided with Xi's speech emphasizing the world's choice between peace and war, as he reviewed China's advanced military capabilities. President Donald Trump reacted sharply to the event, congratulating Xi and China on the parade but questioning whether the U.S. support and sacrifices during World War II would be acknowledged, while also implying suspicion about the leaders' cooperation. The summit, which included over 20 non-Western leaders, saw Putin and Xi signing multiple agreements in sectors such as energy and artificial intelligence, highlighting a complex yet strategically significant partnership. Analysts note the symbolic weight of the leaders' offhand remarks amid growing geopolitical tensions.