Hi I’m British passport holder my two years visit visa expired in 2020 can I apply now for 5 years v

According to the rules, if you have once held a 2-year multiple-entry visa issued by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the UK and have visited China at least 3 times in the past 2 years, you can apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa.

But I don't think you can enter China during the pandemic and it's not your problem, so it's possible for you to get the 5-year one. Good luck~