NO.

They are a direct hire. The local schools and Universities that direct hire will say so, clearly.
They list their names in the ad, and clearly state 'No agent, No recruiter'.
They understand the issues and take care to let teachers know that they will do things correctly.

That school pays 7,100 rmb per month, provides a 8,000 rmb flight allowance in addition to a 2,000 rmb travelling allowance at the end of contract. Full salary will be paid for July and August should you elect to renew your contract with us. Full salary is also paid during the Spring Festival vacation.

95,200 rmb per year.

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Compare that to some Yuncheng English Village ads.

8 months X 5000 + 5000 airfare (if you get it) + 1000 travel money.

No July, August or Spring Festival pay at all.

46,000 rmb per year. 48% of the above offer.

Yuncheng English Village offers
LESS THAN HALF of a direct hire.

Local culture issues remain the same, but the school treats teachers far better than Yuncheng English Village, Shanxi.