Just wanted to inform everyone that I got my passport request today!
For those who are living in mainland-China: I am living in Shenzhen and was requested to submit the passport to VFS in Beijing rather than sending it to the VO in HK.
I hope that I get my passport back fast as I am an expat here in China and the passport also contains my Chinese residence permit that I am actually required to carry with me at all times.
Full timeline can be found beneath my nick.
Edit: My ECAS also already shows "Decision Made".
Congratulations