Effective November 12, 2014, the United States and China have agreed that both countries will extend the terms of multiple entry visas issued to citizens of both countries.  Chinese applicants who qualify for tourist, business and student and exchange visas by 10 (ten) years from one year.

The U.S. already has similar agreements with nationals of other ally countries such as Europe and South America with close ties to the U.S. The result of such an arrangement with China would allow for economic growth in both countries and provide a major stepping stone to promote economic continuity among each market.