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. : V6 D4 Y) r- }8 Z6 S7 z% U; B# s/ w+ [; A4 k6 Z
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.