• Putin and Xi discussed organ transplants and the possibility of living up to 150 years during a military parade.
• The conversation was caught on a hot mic while they were walking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
• Putin confirmed the discussion, highlighting advancements in biotechnology.
• The event marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, attended by numerous global leaders.
• Xi warned that the world faces a choice between "peace or war" during his address at the parade.

During a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were caught discussing organ transplants and potential human immortality on a hot mic. The moment occurred as they walked with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, amidst a delegation of over two dozen foreign leaders. Their conversation was broadcasted by Chinese state media and went viral, garnering significant attention online, with CCTV reporting 1.9 billion views across its platforms, according to Reuters and Indiatimes.

In their discussion, Putin’s translator reported him expressing thoughts on biotechnology, stating, "human organs can be continuously transplanted," leading to renewed hopes for immortality as "the longer you live, the younger you become." Xi responded, suggesting that some predict humans could live to 150 years in this century. This exchange highlights their interest in the potential of medical advancements to alter life expectancy, especially in the context of their leadership ages, both at 72, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.

Putin later confirmed the conversation during a press briefing, reiterating the promise of modern medical techniques improving life through organ replacement and health advancements. He emphasized that these innovations "allow humanity to hope that active life will continue differently than it does today," endorsing their dialogue on extending human life as a serious discourse, as reported by Channel News Asia and TRT Global.

The military parade served as a platform for Xi to showcase China's military might while asserting that the world stands at a crossroads between "peace or war." As he inspected troops and cutting-edge military technology, including hypersonic missiles, the juxtaposition of their discussion on immortality with a show of military power was striking. Xi’s event was viewed as an assertion of China's growing influence against the backdrop of U.S. hegemony, as indicated by CBS News.