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.