Snickers is correct. The poster asked if a circling approach limitation constituted a "restricted ATP" for the purposes of getting a job in China, and that is correct.

In China, any restrictions on the type rating/certificate constitute a "restricted" ATP. From the CAAC's perspective, you do not have an ATP at all if you have a circling approach limitation on the certificate (your ATP) and/or on the type you seek to operate there (CL-65 or E170/190 or whatever).

In the USA, of course, the term "restricted ATP" now implies a reduced-hours ATP under the ammended 1,500 hour rule. But that was not the question asked--the question asked was if a circling appch limitation means "restricted ATP" to Chinese employers/Chinese authorities.