A:Yes, they can terminate the contract for valid reasons/violations ... Find out which state org. issued your Working permit and ask them for help.That org. use to be Foreign Expert Bureau ( ... pre 2017) or SAFEA, but that org. was replaced by some other name org. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/foreign-teacher-fired-china-court-orders-school-pay-11k-baokui-guan-bkh3c In worst case, you could contact Chinese lawyer on the link above, and ask him for an advice. For more information on foreign investment in China and legal consultation, feel free to reach out to Guan Baokui:- Phone/WeChat: 86-18660216678- Email: guanbaokui@allbrightlaw.com Good luck! -- icnif77