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. - n2 ^2 l1 n: o2 h5 S0 f : M9 x" D& w5 i3 Z" H+ y( {) EThey 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.