回複：According to consulate in NY..

FYI, you can renew your passport even six months earlier than it will expire according to my friend's experience. In that case you have to go to the Chinese consulate-general in NY. I really don't think passport renewal is a big issue. In your case, you can get it done within about 2 weeks by mail! Check the website
http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/chn/lszj/hzqz/t42306.htm