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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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, MVIP

It will happen when China wants it to. The more social order in Hong Kong breaks down, the more excuses China has. Remember Tianenman Square.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman The square was in mainland China.
Protocol insists Hong Kong Must ask for assistance from Beijing.
The question becomes, does Carrie Lam have enough influence in the Hong Kong Legislature to over ride any attempt to pass a resolution asking for PLA intervention?

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, MVIP

@Gusman Thats where the breakdown of Law and Order comes in. She can claim that the Rule of Law has broken down and all the Rules are suspended. Those Mainland troops will have no hesitation in repeating what they have already done elsewhere.