I don't mean to disrespect you or start an argument, but you didn't really answer to my message, and you kind of contradict yourself with your previous message.
What im trying to imply is, we (local employee, local pilots etc) probably pay more respect to Expats pilots than anywhere else in the world. And we have this because HK doesn't have a very strong nationalism or religious background compare to other countries since HK were colonised for 100 years. So yes i guess Expats (differentiated by image, money and skin color) are still given more respect than our fellow people in Mainland China. Because I know the fact that working as an expat pilot in Mainland China is a nightmare if you can't get use to their unique culture.
But i dont see we will get the same respect if we are to work in your country of origin, not to say...getting more money than locals...etc.
Little off topic...but i hope i answer your question regarding 'expat respect'