"Both leaders have shown little intention of relinquishing power in their lifetimes. In 2018, Xi abolished presidential term limits, paving the way for him to rule indefinitely. Putin has also changed Russian law to allow him to remain in high office. Sections of Russia's elite, including Putin, have long been fascinated with longevity and the science of extending life. In 2024, Putin instructed lawmakers to establish a research centre called New Health Preservation Technologies, dedicated to combating ageing."
"Putin's interpreter could be heard saying in Chinese: Biotechnology is continuously developing. After a brief inaudible passage, the interpreter added: Human organs can be continuously transplanted. The longer you live, the younger you become, and [you can] even achieve immortality. Xi, who was off camera, could be heard responding in Chinese: Some predict that in this century humans may live to 150 years old."
Putin visited Beijing for an 80th-anniversary ceremony and a hot-mic exchange captured discussion of biotechnology and organ transplants as routes to extended lifespan or immortality. An interpreter said human organs can be continuously transplanted and that longer life can make people younger, while Xi noted predictions of humans living to 150 years. Putin later confirmed discussions about significantly increasing life expectancy. Both leaders have removed or altered term limits to remain in power. Russia has launched a New Health Preservation Technologies research centre focused on preventing cellular aging, neurotechnologies, and longevity innovations.
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