sorry, i really don't know there are lot of applicants put on hold for the AE program. i heard someone said it before. i'm not sure if many of them are HKID holder (i guess not much). i have asked CX, they prefer HKID holder, so i guess if it re-open, i will have a better chance, i hope.
If the AE programme resumes, the ones in line will get first priority, HKID or not, because they were already accepted but were put on hold, whereas you are just an applicant. Try again for CX and KA, and as always, keep your eyes open for opportunities. That includes opportunities in Canada. Good Luck.