1. Good job on admitting the passport situation ... how many of your employees are made aware, before coming to China, that if they need money you're essentially going to hold them to ransom. Suggestions? Hire trustworthy employees. Alternatively, create a working environment someone might actually want to remain in. Failing that, keep your illegal practices off of the internet for all to see. "Makes me wonder" if you and your condescending ways have ever screwed someone over before. Wait, who am I kidding, it's Best Learning, of course you have!

3. 3 months? It happens, but it's rare. Despite saying otherwise, it doesn't change the fact the vast majority of landlords in China will expect six months (+ one deposit) before you move in.

I would echo the sentiments on the advice, be smart, do your research avoid Best Learning ... everything explained to you before you arrived? That's "in negotiation" too.

But never fear, they care ...

Getting people proper visas yet? Or the last through the door, sacrificial lambs, still being kicked out of the country?