Actually ATY, the majority of pilots in CX now were hired as “locals” so they were more than happy to spend eternity in HK by agreeing to local terms.
The minority remaining on “expat” contracts are the only ones to be truly affected by the withering of the bases.
DropKnee is spot on about the end of CX as a good deal the moment we didn’t walk out after the 49ers.
As for the commuting rumour, it will be far from acceptable financially if there is no “comprehensive double taxation agreement” in place in your new commuting country of residence (bad luck again Aussies) HK is not yet China when it comes to tax agreements!