Chinese Leaders Aim to Live to 150 as Anti-Aging Breakthroughs Emerge

As of November 14th, 2025, China's longevity industry is making significant strides, with scientists reporting remarkable breakthroughs in reversing the effects of aging. In a recent hot mic incident, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were overheard discussing their shared goal of living to 150 years old.

This ambitious aim is not entirely new, as it echoes the actions of China's first Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who spent much of his rule searching for an elixir of immortality. However, unlike Qin Shi Huang, whose efforts backfired and led to his death, modern Chinese scientists are making real progress in the field of anti-aging.

In 2021, researchers in Beijing successfully developed a gene therapy that can reverse some of the effects of aging in mice, extending their lifespan by 25%. This year, another breakthrough occurred when Chinese scientists were able to reverse aging in monkeys by injecting them with special super stem cells. These advancements have fueled the growth of China's longevity industry, with multiple labs and companies working on various anti-aging treatments.

As China's population rapidly ages, with over 300 million people over the age of 60 and declining birth rates, the demand for longevity solutions is increasing. Chinese citizens, especially the younger generation, are increasingly interested in living longer and looking younger. This trend has led to the rise of specialized anti-aging clinics and the development of innovative technologies, such as oxygen chambers and red-light chambers, which claim to fight the effects of aging.