[Scotty]

"So, your single FIRST best course of action is to make sure that your contract cannot be "creatively interpreted" and that you are not "understanding" it to say something it really doesn't say. If you have a genuine gripe though, there are at least two things you can do".

I agree that as much as legally and financially viable you MUST check that your contract is as specific as you need it to be.

It's YOUR contract. YOUR money and you have to look after it yourself.

This is to avoid having to pay lots of legal costs etc and wasting lots of your own time and money later.

ESPECIALLY, in a country which doesn't speak English as a mother language, and operates differently legally and other wise.

What I would add is ensure that you have the financial resources to FOLLOW UP legally in that country. The contract may say that you can only pursue legal action in a court nominated by the Owner of the company.

IF the contract says that, do your own homework and check how much time and money it will take you to follow that up.

From personal experience, and in Japan, not China. You need at least 20,000 USD and a year and a half in time and capital to be able to look after yourself.

If you don't have that to back up, check very very very carefully the company history of the company with whom you are intending to sign a contract