China 's J-15 jet completed its first landing on the aircraft carrier Liaoning , Xinhua says . The test flight was conducted by a Chinese fighter pilot and his wingman from China's Chengdu Aircraft Corp. in southern China, according to Xinhua. `` China likely will build multiple aircraft carriers and associated support ships over the next decade , '' the U.S. assessment said . The Liaoning aircraft carrier will be able to carry 30 J-15 fighter planes , Chinese media reports . The U.S. predicts it will be years before China 's carrier has a minimal level of combat capability .
China 's J-15 jet completed its first landing on the aircraft carrier Liaoning , Xinhua says . The test flight was conducted by a Chinese fighter pilot and his wingman from China's Chengdu Aircraft Corp. in southern China, according to Xinhua. The Liaoning aircraft carrier will be able to carry 30 J-15 fighter planes , Chinese media reports . The U.S. predicts it will be years before China 's carrier has a minimal level of combat capability .