CX pilots have only themselves to blame for their reputation in Hong Kong. In the 80's and early 90's they thought they were the rock stars of Hong Kong. Outbidding everybody on a property deal with their huge allowances at the time, most yachts in the marinas owned by the CX pilots, at boat shows they got V.I.P. invites. Expensive cars was a must. Their small town wives became prima dona's demanding first class only.
CX pilots attracted a lot of attention to themselves, and under scrutiny they were not any better then their equals working anywhere else in the world for much less and with more dignity.