Topic: Liaoning

China observed the 83rd anniversary of the Mukden Incident, marking the 1931 Japanese invasion of Northeast China. Ceremonies involving sirens and bell-ringing took place in Liaoning province to commemorate the victims of the decade-long occupation. The historical lack of a formal apology from Japan remains a significant point of diplomatic contention between the two nations.

The Chinese "Jade Rabbit" lunar rover landing is mocked for its suggestive naming, while a near-miss between the USS Cowpens and a Chinese naval vessel in the South China Sea is analyzed. Reports indicate the U.S. cruiser was gathering intelligence on China's aircraft carrier when the Chinese vessel blocked its course.

A trivia segment clarifies the official name of the Chinese naval forces as the "People's Liberation Army Navy" (PLAN). The discussion notes that the PLA oversees all branches of the Chinese military, including the air force and marines. Reference is made to the North Sea Fleet and China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning.