"It's not as easy as that. Plenty of guys have learned to try and speak the language, and embrace the culture yet get harassed by management as much as their peers that don't do anything."
Hey Urge;
Since you have only been there a month or two, and are not even on line yet, how would you have such in-depth knowledge of a company that you don't yet work for? Sounds about as knowledgeable as your narrow-vs-widebody rants.
There are some serious drawbacks to working in China. Your treatment by your co-workers will not be one of them, unless you are a complete @#$%. If you try to learn Chinese, not only will that make the locals happy, they will do everything they can to help you.
I should take the above advice and learn more myself.