Overview

• On a CCTV livestream, Putin’s interpreter said biotechnology could allow repeated organ transplants and even “immortality,” while Xi was heard saying some predict humans may live to 150 this century.
• Putin later acknowledged the exchange to reporters in Beijing, saying they discussed extending active life through medical advances and organ replacement.
• The remarks were captured as Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un walked to the Tiananmen rostrum during China’s parade marking 80 years since World War II, which showcased advanced weaponry before more than 50,000 spectators.
• The feed briefly cut to a wide shot and the audio faded as Xi began speaking, and officials said the broadcast drew about 1.9 billion online views and more than 400 million television viewers.
• Chinese authorities and CCTV offered no immediate public comment, and domestic broadcasts layered narration and music that left the exchange inaudible for many viewers.