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.- f, j4 ~# ?4 d- ~4 f& \* L
& X8 z) F' h6 x) V) w& t+ Q% tThey 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.