This is a more realistic assesment:
They are desperate but they are also firm on the total time requirement. Most need 3000TT for a CA position. One also need time in type before they will put you in the left seat.
As for FO positions there are enough candidates in China. However, you may have better luck in Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan as they do hire foreign FO/SO.
I will stay away from mainland China as many airlines there do not honor their words. Some of my friends there (FOs) are battling with their company about contractual issues. Expat CA get better treatment; perhaps there is a real demand for them.
Good luck.