Abe drew plaudits from Japan’s allies during his tenure for trying to contain the rising economic power of authoritarian China
In the hours after Shinzo Abe’s assassination, Joe Biden lauded the former Japanese prime minister as a bulwark of democracy. The U.S. President ordered flags at government buildings flown at half-staff until Sunday, then went to the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Washington to sign a condolences book.
Mr. Biden recalled visiting Mr. Abe in Tokyo and hosting him in Washington while the pact was being negotiated during Mr. Biden’s vice-presidency. Candice Bergen, interim leader of the Conservative Party, described Mr. Abe’s legacy as “one of a commitment to regional prosperity and security.” Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, vowed to “stand closely by Japan’s side” following the killing. French President Emmanuel Macron said Mr. Abe had “dedicated his life to his country and worked to ensure order in the world.” In a tweet, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised Mr. Abe’s “global leadership” and said he “will be remembered by many.”
China’s embassy in Tokyo issued a statement saying Mr. Abe had “made contributions towards improving China-Japan relations during his term” and said Beijing sends “sympathies to his family.”against the TPP and criticized Japan’s trade practices before seeming to warm to his Japanese counterpart over games of golf. The pair shared some ideological similarities, with Mr. Abe famously refusing to take in Syrian asylum seekers at the height of that country’s refugee crisis in 2015.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opinion: Shinzo Abe was a strong defender of Japan on the world stageThe controversial former prime minister was a crucial advocate for the liberal international order
Read more »
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe apparently shot, in heart failureJapan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed bleeding and was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday.
Read more »
Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe taken to hospital after apparent shooting: NHKJapan\u0027s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been taken to hospital bleeding after collapsing while delivering a speech, NHK reported.
Read more »
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot during speechA man in his 40s has been arrested for attempted murder and a gun confiscated, police said, according to NHK
Read more »