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A hot mic caught Putin and Xi. Here’s what they said

Reuters
Hot mic captures Putin and Xi discussing organ transplant and immortality
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were overheard on a hot mic discussing organ transplants and the potential for humans to live to 150 years old.
  • The conversation took place in Beijing during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which was also attended by North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
  • Putin's translator was heard mentioning the continuous development of biotechnology and the possibility of achieving immortality through organ transplantation.
  • Xi responded by noting predictions that humans could live to 150 years old in the current century.
  • Putin later confirmed that he and Xi had discussed the subject, linking it to modern medical advancements and organ replacement.
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