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. 9 g3 X, t5 m+ m1 P$ {/ F7 l/ R" K1 ?% J; V3 g! D3 O
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.