you can renew your passport, and let them know, you are applying for a three years work permit (will be valid to 2012) and your passport is being expired in 2010. & N$ n1 I9 G" S- d: Y ; K9 t, b# ^. N$ I0 T! K' r- S7 |They will accepte this situation. Please be advised that Chinese Consulate General does not extend your passport, and they ONLY issue you a new one. It usually takes a month.