He is expected to meet his players on Thursday to prepare for next week's Asian Cup qualifier against Iraq in Dubai, a Chinese Federation vice-president was reported as saying by local media websites sina.com and china.org.cn.
Perrin made his name in France after leading Troyes from the fourth division to Ligue 1 before coaching leading sides Olympique Marseille and Olympique Lyon, with whom he won a league and cup double in 2008.
His only spell in charge of a European club saw him sacked by then Premier League side Portsmouth after eight months in charge in 2005.
China fired Spaniard Camacho last June following three home friendly defeats and a poor World Cup qualifying campaign.
China are 88th in the world rankings and have only reached the World Cup finals once in 2002.
(Writing by Gregory Blachier; editing by Josh Reich)
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