A group of Chinese officials might stage an internal coup against Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and transition China to a democratic political system, according to Roger Garside, author of “China Coup.” “The body politic of China is terminally ill. Only a transplant can save the body politic, and the only other system on offer is competitive democracy” Garside, a former diplomat, told Epoch TV’s “China Insider” program on Jan. 31. Garside, who served twice at the British Embassy in Beijing, argues that high-level officials in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including Premier Li Keqiang, believe that Xi is taking China in a “very risky and dangerous” direction, jeopardizing their wealth and power, as well as the future of the CCP. He contends that this is the reason why they are plotting against the Chinese leader. The author went on to explain some indications of the CCP’s vulnerability that could enable …