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. 1 Q: n Y0 x8 {6 h9 F3 s; { % t2 m: Q6 K' k5 u, X; K& M- KThey 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.