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. ~! A- Y9 @ K) {: u' a8 ]1 Z: ^& [+ Q0 n8 g8 k" ]
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.