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During the press conference, the spokesperson said only that it is 1 out of 9 items the NPC will discuss. But's it's a foregone conclusion now, it's on the agenda for China's rubber-stamp parliament - the talking shop for the Politburo SC. It's happening.
Firstly, the headline stats: a fat 62.3% of respondents (selected to be representative of the public) say they support the protests, with just 18% opposed. *Reminder that these are the survey results of a report that claims protestors are 'dragging HK into an era of terrorism'*. 
It's only right to start with the tragic death of a man in custody. The police apparently used 'appropriate force' (BIG YIKES) when arresting him; an ambulance was called 24 hrs later & he was found not breathing & had no pulse. *Police refused to confirm they provided first aid* 
Short summary: NM reporters were scoping out Dover's property (on govt land) & found an illegal structure; the cops were called & they were arrested for 'loitering'. It later transpired he'd also (illegally) rented it out. But I've done some digging & there's a lot more to it: 
