China is now offering foreign citizens with Chinese ancestry the ability to apply for a special five-year multiple entry visa.
The Chinese director of the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau for the Ministry of Public Security told state media that changes are aimed at luring skilled workers to the country.
People with Chinese heritage had previously been able to receive a one-year visa, with a maximum residency of no more than three years. Under the new laws, this visa will also be extended to five years.