411, let me give you the info
The CX local pilots / cadets are paid equal to the expats in Hong Kong, ( except for housing) there are some benefits differences in the medical scheme which I do not agree with at all but that is a pilot v management issue:
The point is there is One Asia base! Hong Kong, the pay is to live here with our expensive cost of living. Purchasing goods and services in Hong Kong!!! Which furthers the HKG ecconomy! CX can hire Maylasians to live here in Hong Kong, on Hong Kong Wages, then they ( the Maylasians ) are equal to all pilots here, local and expat, not just a cheaper option! that management is using to divert our attentions from thereal issue's at hand!