Chinese and Russian leaders, Xi and Putin, in private discussions, touched upon the topic of immortality and transplantation of organs.
In an unexpected turn of events during China's massive military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were caught in a candid conversation about the possibility of humans living well beyond the current life expectancy.
The conversation, which was partially picked up by microphones, took place as the leaders walked towards a viewing platform. Xi was heard expressing happiness to see Kim Jong Un, acknowledging it had been six years since their last meeting.
In the context of their discussion, Xi announced that some predict humans could live up to 150 years in this century. This statement was echoed by Putin, who expressed his belief that life expectancy will significantly increase due to modern medical advancements, including organ replacement.
A Mandarin translator suggested that with the development of biotechnology, human organs could be constantly transplanted, allowing people to live younger and potentially become immortal. Putin confirmed that Xi and he discussed living to 150 during their conversation.
Meanwhile, the public debut of Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, raised questions about whether she might become his successor. However, some experts suggest that his other children are more likely to be chosen as successors.
Xi, who was reappointed for another five-year term as president of China in 2023, predicted that in this century, humans may live to 150 years old. This statement comes after China's legislature abolished presidential term limits in 2018, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.
Putin, who has been in office for three decades and secured a fifth term last year, with constitutional changes allowing him to stay in power until 2036, also shared this prediction.
The military parade, viewed as a display of Beijing's firepower and key partnerships challenging a US-led world order, underscored the strategic importance of the leaders' discussion.
It is important to note that North Korea has been ruled by the Kim family since its founding in 1948. Kim Jong Il took over after his father's death in 1994, and Kim Jong Un took power 17 years later.
This conversation between world leaders offers a glimpse into the future, where the boundaries of human life expectancy may be pushed further due to technological advancements. However, the succession dynamics within each country remain complex and uncertain.
