US 'house-for-visa' bill sparks discussion, criticism in China

BEIJING - A bill unveiled by two US senators on Friday aiming to woo foreign homebuyers with residential visas drew mixed reactions in China, with some showing interest and others doubting its feasibility.

The proposal, crafted by Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and Republican Senator Mike Lee, would allow Chinese nationals, who are currently required to apply for a new US visa every year, to seek five-year, multiple-entry visitor visas, according to AFP.

The average Chinese visitor to the United States spends $6,000, the lawmakers said in a statement.