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. 3 o2 X c3 \5 y. t1 d7 a6 t! ?( R- T! |( W2 s0 F" I6 z
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.