Xi, Putin video on ‘living to 150’ dropped as Chinese TV pulls permission
Summary
Reuters removed a video of a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping about organ transplants and living to 150 years after Chinese state media withdrew legal permission. Chinese Central Television (CCTV) claimed that Reuters had misrepresented the footage, leading to its removal from Reuters' platform.Key Facts
- Reuters released a video showing Putin and Xi talking about organ transplants and longevity.
- The video was made during a meeting in Beijing that included North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Chinese state media, CCTV, said Reuters used the footage beyond agreed terms and criticized how it was presented.
- CCTV withdrew legal permission, prompting Reuters to pull the video.
- Reuters insisted the publication was accurate and did not misrepresent the facts.
- The conversation included ideas about biotechnology and the potential to live up to 150 years.
- The informal exchange between Putin and Xi was recorded by a microphone as they led an official delegation.
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