Reuters withdraws video featuring Putin and Xi Jinping: what the leaders discussed.

According to inkorr.com: The Reuters agency withdrew a video of a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Chinese state television CCTV revoked its legal permission for use. This information was spread by 'Glavkom'.

Video details

The four-minute video contained footage with an open microphone during a military parade in Beijing, where leaders discussed the possibility of achieving long human lifespans — up to 150 years. The material was licensed to CCTV and distributed to Reuters for dissemination among thousands of clients worldwide.

After a request from the Chinese side, Reuters deleted the video from its website and urged partners to 'destroy' copies. CCTV noted in a letter that the agency exceeded licensing terms and distorted the material during editing.

Reuters' response

Reuters claims it rechecked the published footage and found no violations of its journalistic policy.

Discussion between leaders

During the military parade, reporters recorded a conversation among the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea about longevity. Xi Jinping noted that people may reach increasingly older age limits — up to 70 years. Putin expressed the opinion that with the development of biotechnology, humanity may live even longer, possibly even achieving immortality.

This situation highlights the importance of media ethics and legal norms in collaboration between international news agencies and state media. It also underscores how sensitive topics such as longevity and technological progress can provoke significant interest and varied reactions on a global scale.