China News Service, August 28. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report, at 5 pm local time on the 28th, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation as prime minister at a press conference.

At about 5 pm on the 28th local time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially announced his resignation as prime minister at a press conference. Image source: Screenshot of NHK video