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 @& E' e6 w( e& s" `0 [6 p0 r
* v2 y6 p8 q" a/ 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.