Recent reports have circulated regarding an alleged private discussion between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, purportedly overheard on a hot mic, touching upon sensitive subjects like organ transplants and pathways to extended life or immortality. This supposed conversation emerges amidst the backdrop of both leaders’ extensive periods in power, with Xi Jinping having led China for 13 years and Vladimir Putin at the helm in Russia for 25 years. Neither leader has publicly signaled any intention of stepping down from their respective long-held positions, raising questions and speculation about their future and the longevity of their leadership.