China's Wen pledges greater democracy but doesn't say when

China's Wen pledges greater democracy but doesn't say when

BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged in comments published Tuesday to advance democracy and political reform in China, but refrained from elaborating on a specific timetable.

In a wide-ranging speech published ahead of the nation's annual parliamentary session, Wen said China needed democracy and a better legal system to overcome longstanding social injustices and corruption.