acheo-
I'm not directly involved in this issue. However, I'm very aware as a US ALPA member, and as an individual who has read extensively about the issue. Once upon a time, I would have thought a job at Cathay Pacific would have been a dream job -- not anymore.
A vindictive, capricious and repressive management (supported by a decidely non-democratic government) has led to intolerable labor problems.
Taking a job at a carrier while a recruitment ban is in place will have lifelong repercussions that you might not fully realize.
I suspect you would get similar advice from presently serving Cathay pilots.
Just my humble opinion.
Good luck with your job search.