Will China send troops to Hong Kong?

Although protocol dictates that Hong Kong must ask for help from China to quell the protests, will Beijing act under it's own volition?
If Carrie Lam does request army intervention, how will the world react?
10,000 PLA troops are permanently based in Hong Kong.
Tensions are rising rapidly.

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Zoranna · F

They are already threatening to and I've no doubt they'll carry through with it. They do not like nor tolerate dissent.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Zoranna I think there is too much at stake for China.
It would be a foolish move to deploy the PLA.
Hong Kong would be looked upon as an unsafe place to do business. Bankers may pull out.
China would damage it's chances of winning over Taiwan using the same One Country, Two Systems model.
More likely that China will try to influence local pro China, Hong Kong Citizens. to become more active in quelling the unrest.
Vigilantes, so to speak.

Zoranna · F

@Gusman I don't think there are many local pro China, Hong Kong Citizens but I do agree about the Banking Industry. I don't think there will be any reaction from other countries though unfortunately, China is too big. China will want to "Save face" to put it mildly.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Zoranna Most countries of the world will do as China tells them or face economic ruin.
There have been clashes between local residents, Pro China verses Pro Democracy.
This could escalate.

Zoranna · F

@Gusman I know there have been clashes, I've been watching, but I think China was a little taken aback at the strength and determination of the Pro Democracy population. Sad reminder of Tiananmen Square but at least they're using rubber bullets this time. I have NO doubt it's going to excalate unfortunately.