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. 9 b4 N' W; B* Z. @- G$ C* _! v; A8 I' n Q: N5 p0 `/ r5 P% Z9 y2 F* }! `
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.