I do not have my previous China VISA. It was 14 years ago. The say it is a requirement.

Am completing a VISA to visit China. One of the questions was- have you ever visited China before and if so, it is a requirement to have a copy of that VISA. I went to China 14 years ago and obtained a VISA (Tourist). I no longer have a copy of the VISA. China says they require a copy of this VISA. Will they deny my current VISA request?