China News Service, July 8. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and died on the 8th. The spokesperson of the Embassy in Japan commented that he was shocked by the incident.
The spokesperson pointed out that Abe has contributed to the improvement and development of China-Japan relations during his tenure in office.
We express our condolences on his passing and our condolences to his family.
Image source: Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan