However, for the time being, I would advise any foreigner to work on their relationship with a college, not scrutinize the contract as soon as there is a problem.

And I would advise foreigners to sweep breaches of their contracts that they can live with under the carpet;but not to let their employers get away with major breaches that are unacceptable.Contracts are necessary and should be adhered to by both sides.If an FT breaks his(or her) contract,the Chinese side will probably not overlook it.So,why should foreign teachers overlook breaches by the Chinese side?Obviously,minor breaches can be overlooked by FT's.That said,if either side is not prepared to obey the contract,what's the point of having one in the first place?There's no point in wasting paper.But contracts are necessary,and should be obeyed,regardless of culture differences.