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. : q* O7 G8 O6 r2 b% F- k' w1 f. ~* g/ a1 P- Y8 @( L5 D
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.