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. 2 v( A" D0 \6 M6 {! H- O: G 4 K6 T0 d% ], F4 G' p' y$ hThey 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.