As reported by ITAR-TASS, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu announced this on April 22, responding to questions about the alleged tightening of requirements for recipients of relevant documents ahead of the upcoming Olympics. In her opinion, 'the current procedure is quite convenient compared to the rules in other countries.' In addition, the diplomat called the procedure for obtaining Chinese visas 'normal.'
Recall that earlier media reported that China is stopping the issuance of multiple-entry visas. It was claimed that from March 28 to October 17, 2008, Chinese embassies and consulates would not issue multiple-entry visas. During this period, only single or double-entry visas valid for stays of up to 30 days could be obtained. Citing the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was reported that the practice of issuing multiple-entry visas would resume after the end of the Beijing Olympics.