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.! }9 g2 Y% I' y* |+ G
5 a; B% V% [5 H2 p f1 p8 O8 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.