OK, I'll bite
Not paranoia, just enquiring. I doubt that DD has an agenda but someone must have and I don't know who or what. He/it doesn't seem to be working though as all items seem to be awaiting negotiations.
Agree that CX won't let go easily the right to fire without cause and they are protected by HK law in that. Canada doesn't have this right so good luck to AOA C with their agreed CoS.