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. ' @( d, A. Z: _' a" u a2 z* ] 6 F3 H7 B/ }8 f( W7 {( E. V# m3 S; f* jThey 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.