The Economist Japan’s prime minister resigns

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August 28th 2020

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End of an era

Abe Shinzo resigns, leaving formidable problems for his successor

Japan’s new prime minister must grapple with huge debts, a shrinking population, an aggressive China and an unpredictable America

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