Originally Posted by
Letitride3c
I'm told that first time leisure visitors (at least here @ PRC NY Consulate) are generally not issued multiple entry visas, just single or doubles - unless you are on business or invited by PRC locals with official stationary.
This is correct; as a general rule - for first timers - they will issue a 6 month, good for two entries tourist visa in NYC consulate, regardless of what you ask for. The second time around, they will then give a one year multiple entry tourist visa.