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. - o* e, b% P2 J- }8 R/ z2 | 9 V8 _# Y) o7 M _/ p0 w4 dThey 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.