Three of the world’s most powerful autocrats gathered in Beijing this week for what became an unprecedented display of military might and disturbing conversations about achieving immortality through medical procedures.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was overheard discussing the possibility of living forever with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during China’s massive 80th anniversary celebration of World War II’s end.
The conversation took place as dozens of world leaders watched a 90-minute military parade featuring intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and stealth aircraft rolling through Tiananmen Square in a show of force designed to demonstrate China’s growing military capabilities.
Putin, 72, engaged in the unusual dialogue with Xi Jinping, also 72, while Kim Jong Un listened intently.
The exchange was captured by microphones during what appeared to be a private moment between the leaders on the viewing platform overlooking the square.
Xi told Putin through a translator that in earlier times, people rarely lived to 70, but nowadays at 70 years old, individuals are still considered young.
The Chinese leader’s comment sparked Putin’s response about radical medical possibilities for extending human life.
Putin responded that human organs can be continuously transplanted, suggesting that the longer someone lives, the younger they become, potentially achieving immortality.
His remarks came during what observers described as a rare candid moment between the authoritarian leaders away from prepared speeches.
The Daily Mail reported that Xi continued the conversation by stating that predictions indicate people could live to 150 years old within this century.
The exchange highlighted both leaders’ apparent fascination with extending human lifespan through advanced medical intervention and surgical procedures.
The conversation carries particular significance given longstanding international allegations against China regarding illegal organ harvesting from minority groups detained across the nation.
These groups reportedly include Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs, Tibetans, Muslims and Christians held in detention facilities.
UN human rights experts stated in 2021 that they possessed credible information indicating minority groups were forced to undergo medical tests and organ harvesting without their consent.
The experts expressed deep concern about discriminatory treatment based on ethnicity and religion or belief systems.
The most commonly removed organs from prisoners include hearts, kidneys, livers, corneas and liver parts, according to the UN allegations.
This form of trafficking allegedly involves health sector professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists and other medical specialists working within the system.
Russia has also been pursuing aggressive age-reversal research initiatives, with the Russian health ministry ordering research institutes last year to investigate cures for cognitive and sensory disorders, cellular aging and osteoporosis.
Scientists were also directed to develop medicines for boosting immune systems and extending lifespans.
One anonymous Russian researcher told media outlets that they received urgent requests to submit all their developments immediately, with unrealistic deadlines for submission of research materials.
The researcher noted that demands arrived requiring immediate responses to requests made the previous day.
The Beijing summit represented the first time Putin, Xi, and Kim have gathered together in the same location simultaneously.
The Daily Mail outlined that Kim arrived in Beijing by train on Tuesday, marking his first attendance at a major multilateral event in his tenure as North Korean leader.
The military parade itself featured countless soldiers, sailors and airmen marching in near-perfect unison alongside sophisticated weaponry.
The display was designed as Beijing’s attempt to showcase its military might to the international community and demonstrate China’s rising global influence.
Xi delivered an opening address proclaiming that China stands firmly on the right side of history and human civilization progress.
He described China as a strong, self-reliant nation that fears no violence from external threats or international pressure.
The Chinese president boldly declared that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable.
His remarks came as China hosted the massive military display designed to showcase the country’s growing power to the international community amid shifting global alliances.
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