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. 4 v# Y/ T1 X/ Z- n& b8 w" ] + l7 o" B( q! A: m" i2 D: rThey 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.