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 S9 [7 }2 Q/ [! n) }, R% Q ' M6 g3 I: C+ ?- K5 o/ UThey 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.