He visited the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning on 2015 . In late 2012 , China announced that it had landed a fighter jet on the deck of the aircraft carrier for the first time . Trip described as ` ` significant , '' U.S. asked for visit . The Chinese aircraft carrier will be able to carry 30 J-15 fighter planes , Chinese media reported .
He visited the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning on 2015 . Trip described as ` ` significant , '' U.S. asked for visit . The Chinese aircraft carrier will be able to carry 30 J-15 fighter planes , Chinese media reported .