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. 0 p0 l0 c8 a. Q# {/ ?9 P) b5 o5 D* _8 v# A; p+ `! m/ ^
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.