China and the secrets of “longevity” — what Beijing laboratories are looking for after Xi and Putin’s conversation about immortality

The whole world is discussing not only statements about a global geopolitical war, but also a completely personal “politics of the future”: how to extend human life — or even become immortal. China, against the backdrop of a “hot microphone” with a conversation between Xi Jinping and Putin about the possibility of living to 150, is investing billions in laboratories, startups, and anti-aging scientific projects. What has actually been done, what is China working on, why is the topic of interest not only to politicians, and will the “biorace” turn into a global battle of ideologies?

Lonvi Biosciences is just one of many Chinese laboratories that have been working on anti-aging products for many years. @dailymail.co.uk

Leaders' "on-the-microphone" conversation: longevity is not a role-playing game for dictators^{1 2}

In the fall of 2025, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussed “on the fly” during a military parade in Beijing that in the 21st century, the 70-year limit has lost its meaning, and modern biotechnology allows us to dream of at least 150. Putin emphasized that his government is already investing in the development of organ replacement, bioprinting, and cell regeneration. Xi replied: “This will be a reality in a generation.”¹.

Why China has entered the global race for bio-eternity

Official Beijing has long announced a “national challenge to aging”: more than 260 million people are over 60, aging is rapidly moving towards a demographic crisis. Hence the large-scale role of the state: investments in laboratories in large cities (Shenzhen, Shanghai), “healthy longevity” programs, grants for startups and the placement of “islands of immortality” — new campuses for experiments³.
Research into cellular rejuvenation and immune regulation is led by top universities.
In 2025, Chinese startup Lonvi Biosciences launched pills containing grape seed extract (procyanidin C1). In tests on mice, lifespan increased by up to 64% (!) — providing a compelling reason for the first human trials.⁴.

Transhumanism in action: what is the basis of China's "eternal life strategy"?

1. Genetic engineering and stem cell therapy: rejuvenation clinics are already operating in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. The first publication on reverse programming of human cells appeared back in 2021.
2. Organ bioprinting: China has the first full-scale production of a bioprinter for growing organs in laboratories — experimental implantations are already being carried out in large hospitals.
3. A colossal biobank of genetic samples — over 70 million “biosamples” from people across China. This is a base for searching for “longevity genes” and immune resistance.
4. Immunomodulatory therapy and “age revision” using blood markersThe Chinese are experimenting with restoring immunity by correcting “aging markers” in plasma.
5. Over-scale screening: genetic passports are being used in health insurance, predicting the risks of age-related diseases and choosing personalized medicines.

Investments, transparency and scandals: is everything really “according to science”?

Since 2016, over $25 billion has been invested in public and private biotechnology in China.
At the same time, there is no shortage of fakes, "black labs," and underground advertising of "youth pills." After a series of corruption scandals involving "miracle injections" in Beijing, the government tightened oversight, conducting 12 national inspections in 2025.
The interim results, although impressive, are causing skepticism among Western scientists: no international authority has confirmed the achievements of “150 years in one bottle,” but breakthroughs in the fight against diseases associated with aging (for example, type 2 diabetes, sarcopenia) have been recognized.⁴

And how do Russia and other giants join the “race”?

Russia is funding scientific programs for “active longevity” at the government level, with a budget for 2030 of over $2,5 billion for “neurotechnology, rejuvenation, organoprinting.” Putin’s daughter, Maria Vorontsova, directly manages state programs for cellular rejuvenation.²⁵.
In the US, the emphasis is on the private market: billions of dollars are invested by Google Calico, Altos Labs, and the Bezos & Gates tandem.
The EU is focused on personalized medicine to improve the quality of life, but is not focused on “immortality.”

What can the “biorace” change in society and the world — and is there a philosophy here?

The debate is between premium elitism (technology available to the select few) and a true longevity revolution for society.
Questions of ethics, potential inequality, the length of working life, demographic explosions — all these still await answers. In the meantime, Xi, Putin, and the “islands of immortality” are becoming a new political myth and a daring game with human nature.

Conclusions: Is it realistic to live to 150 — and what kind of life awaits humanity?

Immortality is still a fairy tale, but living to 120-130 is approaching scientific reality: laboratories in China and the US are taking mice “beyond biological age,” human cells are confidently restarting the “clock.” More and more tests are being conducted on humans.
The story of Xi, Putin, and the biological race is about a new era of politics, science, and personal dreams. It is unclear whether they will celebrate their own 150th anniversary, but their contribution to changing the vision of the age has already upended the world order.
Future generations will choose whether this is a victory for man—or a temptation that will become a new challenge for civilization.

Sources

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2. time.com. Putin and Xi Ponder Immortality: What to Know
3. nytimes.com. In China, the Dream of Outrunning Time
4. babel.ua. How dictators Stalin and Mao sought immortality in vain
5. bbc.com. Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants