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. / b0 _( d1 G; g; P& o$ P) ^0 a ^ ! r! J+ ~. k/ d8 B, q" _9 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.