Thank you for copying that over studi as it is the most complete precis of what occurred that I have read.
The Fragrant Harbour thread was a mess of misinformation, quotes from the South China Morning Post and Cathay press releases combined with the usual to and fro of competing egos that it was impossible to get a clear picture of the event.
I agree with that assessment.
It's not helpful to be redirected away from a docile and informative thread to a slagging match among egos.