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., v3 g5 h$ a1 \$ }2 e' r+ D+ ^0 B
* l/ T) e! |" h* M, g2 ~. ~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.