As a passenger, I was distinctly underwhelmed by the security at Hong Kong earlier this week. Before checking in for my flight just before 7 am on Dec 2, I noticed a large suitcase standing unattended by the seats near the Cathay Pacific counters. Twenty minutes later, it was still there, in solitary splendour. I pointed this out to one of the CX staff, who inanely responded that it probably belonged to a passenger who had been called away. I agreed that this was the likely explanation but asked her if she didn't think it still should be pointed out to Security. She then said she would do so. I went through to my gate, so don't know if she did.
I passed through CLK several times during the last two weeks and don't recall ever hearing announcements concerning unattended baggage.
Rockhound