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.$ q- k1 B$ }7 N3 v. @0 t
1 {# _# k- {5 m. o0 ]' e3 k# u% ]" G6 DThey 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.