Chute et al
It's not about numbers. CX have a clear business plan and growth strategy.
The Hong Kong Immigration department will not allow CX to recruit outside of HKG PERMANENT ID CARD HOLDERS while there are still applicants from inside HKG or those that have right of permanent abode in HKG.
If you're not a HKG(P)ID card holder, irrespective of experience, don't hold your breath, it isn't going to happen anytime soon. The website splurge is fluff, the sole intent to keep a ready pool of hopefuls in case things change with the HKG Immigrations attitude.
Basing (now there's an interesting word) your future career plans on a single employers diaphanous
PR is foolhardy.
Until growth is affected by a lack of suitable local lads and ladies, nothing will happen.