Great for Western coutries and those concerned. But is it also good for China and her students if we want things in their education system to change to the better?

First and foremost, Turnoi I must say it's great to see you back as a regular poster. Your contributions have certanly been missed in this neck of the woods in the recent past.

I'll say here and now that if China wants real foreign TEACHERS it should treat them as teachers deserve to be treated. Teachers shouldn't be lied to and abused. What's more, China expects to get professional teachers from the West on the cheap. That's not on. There's much amiss with the Chinese EFL industry, and, as a qualified and former practising teacher from the West, I think I'm entitled to put my own interests ahead of those of China and its students.

Drastic changes to the EFL industry here in China are needed, and it's China's responsibility to make these changes. Until that is effected, China will continue to have to rely upon a high percentage of backpackers and misfits to fill many of its teaching vacancies.