I empathize with the frustration and while I don't agree , the industry has dumbed down the f/o position to the bare minimum now . I have no idea , but they may just be prepared to put a fresh CPL in the right seat of a 747 ! It is quite common to have 3-400( or less) hour guys right seat in all types now .
This is a whole other thread , but a lot is not right with our profession now .
It is their train set and as long as the train leaves the station and arrives , the bean counters are happy , f**k experience . It is not much better in the left seat either . The experience level in the cockpit is not what it used to be .
I would say , pick your battles .
Changing Asia mindset ....not one you will win .