There is still an IFALPA recruitment ban at Cathay - in fact, they even had banner ads here explaining why a few months back. I've a feeling that cadet entries may have been exempt, but I can't be sure about that - check the Fragrant Harbour forum. As for the requirements, I believe that the criteria are heavily weighted toward local pilots (not unreasonably), but I'm sure Cathay's website will tell you more.
And please, chaps, leave the bad-mouthing, insults and threats out of Wannabes, thank you.
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