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. % G7 H) Z6 W! P$ _' _) @4 ~9 p. {! u - j K/ N2 P/ A2 l; M8 o! DThey 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.