Exactly. Little to lose. Especially given the fleet 'realignment'.
Such has always been the risk with bases; the threat of having to move to HKG at short notice, or leaving the company. With the EU aviation sector dead in the water, I predict minimal attrition. A handful to the Middle East (out of spite/bad feeling) perhaps, but not enough to raise eyebrows. They, sure as !!!!, won't be joining any big French carriers anytime soon.
Will the AOA do anything? Hahahahaha, don't make me laugh. Perhaps a RA 65 on local conditions without HKPA?!
In all seriousness; If they're eligible for full housing, we all know there aren't swathes of better opportunities to be had.
Better the devil you know.