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& A9 l2 X0 a
: |# [3 y: j$ P# p$ ~6 N! v. _1 ~They 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.