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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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

It's sad but I can't see the pro democracy protesters win. The Chinese state is too powerful and has too much skin in the game.