Asian neighbors wish departing Abe well -- and eye Japan's next PM

China says resignation is Tokyo's 'internal affair' as others offer praise

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at center in the blue suit, poses with Asian leaders in Bangkok last November. (Pool photo)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to step down for health reasons on Friday elicited a mixture of reactions -- some warmer than others -- from governments, business leaders and experts across the region.

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