In "China Coup," Roger Garside delivers a bold and meticulously reasoned prediction that veers sharply from the mainstream consensus on China's political trajectory. With the precision of a seasoned diplomat and the insight of a development banker, Garside not only foresees the dramatic unseating of Xi Jinping through a coup by top Chinese leadership but also ventures further, into the aftermath. This is no mere change of guard; it heralds the dismantling of China's one-party dictatorship in favor of a pioneering transition to democracy and rule of law. Through a compelling narrative, Garside crafts a scenario rich in detail, unfolding the internal machinations and strategic plotting that could lead to such unprecedented change. At the heart of Garside's analysis is a China at a crossroads, led by an overconfident Xi Jinping whose policies risk a head-on collision with a revitalized America and its allies. Garside portrays Xi’s rivals as deeply concerned both by the international backlash against China’s assertive stance and the domestic turmoil engendered by economic and social changes devoid of political reform. "China Coup" is more than a speculative exercise; it is a critical examination of the potential for internal revolution driven by the imperative for security and stability. Garside challenges the reader to consider the role of liberal democracies in shaping the outcome of this pivotal moment in China’s history, offering a scenario in which the actions of America and its allies could decisively influence the willingness and ability of Xi's rivals to act. This work is not only a gripping account of political strategy but a compelling argument for the power of international solidarity in the face of tyranny.