China lands jet on first carrier

China on Sunday successfully landed a jet fighter on its new aircraft carrier for the first time, officials say.
A Chinese-made J-15 fighter landed on the 300m (990ft) former Soviet carrier during recent exercises, China's defence ministry said on Sunday.
The Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, entered into service in September.
China says the vessel has had extensive sea trials and will increase its capacity to defend state interests.
Analysts say the aircraft carrier will allow Beijing to help project its military might in territorial disputes.
China's state TV showed a hook on the rear of the J-15 catching hold of a cable on the deck of the vessel to slow the plane to a halt during the drill.
China had not previously announced that its navy possessed such highly technical landing technology, according to the AFP news agency.
The J-15 can carry anti-ship, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles as well as precision-guided bombs, China's official news agency Xinhua reported, citing unnamed naval sources.
Named after the province where it was refitted, the Liaoning is a refurbished Soviet ship purchased from Ukraine.