Wen's advocate of political reforms in China

Comments on David Kelly “China’s top leaders tango on political reform”, 19/09/2010, http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2010/09/19/chinas-top-leaders-tango-on-political-reform/
Whether there was any split in the Chinese top leadership or not, it is interesting to note why Wen didn't advocate more political reforms earlier in his premiership.

Just consider the fact, his tenure has always been expected to be 10 years from the day he become the premier. If he intended to introduce more political reforms, it should have been done or at least started much earlier. This is generally the case in western democracy, a government will introduce nastier budget in the first year of government and sweeten the electorate with a nicer budget for the election year.

The question is: why didn't Wen do that in his first 5 year term? Now it is close to the end of his premiership, he is talking about political reforms.

One explanation is that his present political reform urge has been the knowledge accumulated or learnt over the past years.

However, if that is the case, it may have the risk to create problems for his future successor in terms of political stability or instability rather.

It is better for a political leader to finish what he or she can do and achieve while on the post.

It is another matter to bring in a situation where he or she could not do and cannot finish and leave difficulties to newcomers.
 
A true statesman needs to show leadership at the most appropriate time. Timing is the key in many issues, especially for difficult political reforms in China.