China lands jet on first aircraft carrier

25 November 2012 Last updated at 09:25 ET Help

China has successfully landed a jet fighter on its new aircraft carrier for the first time, officials have confirmed.

The J-15 fighter landed on the Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, which entered into service in September.

Jonathan Marcus reports.

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