From Asia Times Online:
In a very usual move, Beijing has reacted promptly to dismiss an overseas report that Premier Wen Jiabao, No 3 leader in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) hierarchy, has declined to taken a second term, saying he has had enough with the heavy workload after five years.
This shows how sensitive the issues are relating to reshuffle of the top Chinese leadership ahead of the 17th National Congress of the CCP. On the other hand, Beijing’s prompt dismissal of the report seems to suggest strongly that Wen will take another five-year term as premier after he completes his first term next March. [Full Text]
