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.- s5 W- ]* _1 |5 f$ q
* f. l7 w5 F0 C3 \- \- N3 I3 wThey 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.