I think your advice is not very usefull. A compliant attitude toward the Chinese will not get you anywhere, unless you want to become one of those pathetic "grovelling weasels". In many cases, being compliant can be counter-productive, the Chinese will think you are a soft touch and walk all over you.

"Give the Chinese an inch, and they will take a mile".

FT's will find themselves in trouble if they follow your advice. Better to stand up for yourself, be assertive and go on the offensive like Silverboy and other posters. Nobody should be compliant towards Chinese school owners and Chinese teachers, they do not deserve the respect of foreigners.