Re: CX--> the facts of life
YES,
You are employed in say Frankfurt/wherever with the applicable pay and COS, but opt for a preferred base of Hong Kong and so are rostered to fly from there, and have days off there. However you get NO allowance($$$) in Hong Kong and you are only entitled to the Hotel for your arrival and departure days. If you go sick in the Hotel it's at your own expence, and you better have booked for the extra nights as well. Also as said you don't get Housing and of course you will still be paying HKG tax.