China News Service, August 28. According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), at 4 pm local time on the 28th, at a temporary cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially stated that he would resign as prime minister.

At about 4 pm on the 28th local time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially stated that he would resign as prime minister. Image source: Screenshot of NHK report