I have never had any difficulty with DECs, they are generally only recruited because there is a need for them. That is not to say that pilots wont bitch about it though. Hippocracy doesn't enter in to it. If a company has a need for experienced International Captains(any company) then why is there a problem. As far as CX cargo goes I think they are going to expand considerably over the next 7 years and have identified a shortfall in experience. Like most Asian carriers.
I haven't even applied so don't bitch at me!