checked a few websites that mention the new 10 year visa.
http://www.visarite.com/faq.htm#.VGe8jDTF-So
A: The minimum condition is: passport has more than 15 months validity and has at least 2 blank visa pages. Duration of stay needed is no more than 60 days/per visit for M or L Visa. If you need over
60 days stay, Chinese Consulate will issue only up to 1 year visa.
http://www.expressvisa2china.com/
** To apply 90 days or longer for each entry stay, please fill a reason at section 3.7 of"Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China" (Form v.2013)*
China tourist visa (L visa),China business visa (M visa), China short term private affairs visa (S2 visa) 10 years* Multiple 60,
90 days**
http://www.visa2china.com/fees/
Chinese visa for US passport holders
Processing time Number of entries Duration of stay
(days per entry) Consular
fee Service
fee Subtotal
regular 6-7 days single 60 (max 180) $140.00 $100.00 $240.00
1-2-5-10 year multiple 60 (max 90/
180)