The overriding culture in Hong Kong is:
The more you do, the more you can do wrong;
The less you do, the less you do wrong;
Do Nothing, Do Nothing Wrong!
You will find this work culture though out Government Civil Service, Government departments and in most organizations, such as the AA, CAD..... Sadly people in senior positions, be it in ATC, Government, and the like are far too scared to make any decisions just incase they get it wrong and be held accountable. The entire system currently rewards indecision.... and you can see this from the CE downwards....
Very sad indeed.
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