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.: C& Q7 j$ S( t8 I! M' l2 A7 V1 W, W
4 W) N" r* c/ d* OThey 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.