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 f% L1 G+ S9 d/ n' q, ]4 \, {$ K/ h ' m; y6 w; D& o* ^0 GThey 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.