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 2010.0 `. C7 w$ V, I$ \4 R5 W# B
* H- k7 x$ W7 l+ T+ k# u# U% ?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.