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 2010.5 a7 f1 d5 f$ J3 o9 s/ A
* J7 L4 h. v' N% f; G+ OThey 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.