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.; n! t" a U5 ^# X3 z1 F
/ p9 C9 Y9 o E. z' q( F9 A2 | _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.