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 f/ k% q5 E2 h% R& F; Q6 p: e5 c
# ]' { w9 d: y% w, y6 Y& xThey 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.