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. & g! `; f) u- ^7 S9 u 0 i9 ]1 N* L+ w) z& M/ u1 j1 M. ~; PThey 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.