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. & X2 X/ { O# J' m& X6 m2 O8 ^ " N/ Q% l8 m8 Y O! i. vThey 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.