People it has nothing to do with experience level or race!
It is an expat housing allowance given to those who relocated themselves (and family) to Hong Kong, without holding the right of residency.
All these arguments about hours and race are really starting to
me off. It is an
expat housing allowance. Pure and simple.
Now if the local guys are able to get some sort of extra allowance, call it a retention bonus after gaining a P1 rating, then fantastic for them. This is what they should be pushing for IMHO.