Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot during his campaign on Friday, July 8, in Nara, Japan. He was 67.

The loss of one of Japan's prime leaders has been devastating for the whole nation. As his fellowmen weep for his tragic passing, let's take a glimpse at his important legacy in the field of science and technology.

Shinzo Abe's Contribution to Science and Technology

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Take a look at Shinzo Abe's legacy in the field of science and technology and how he helped in boosting the industry in Japan.

In another series of unexpected events, Japan lost a good leader in a blink of an eye. 

With the bullet piercing through his heart, the doctors did all their best to stop the bleeding. Still, they could not save the life of the longest-serving Japanese PM in history as he succumbed to his injuries.

It's no wonder why Japanese people admire their leader like no other. Since Abe became prime minister in 2012, he set his mind to lift Japan's progress toward science and technology.

According to Chemistry World, Abe was very interested in bringing new innovations to the land of the rising sun since he began his tenure as a government official.

Japan, as one of the most progressive countries in Asia, remains to be the epitome of other countries when it comes to technological advancements and inventions.

After launching "Abenomics," or Abe's set of economic policies, the former PM knew that Japan should further strengthen its position in technology.

As a result, he allocated a big budget for science and expanded partnerships in society. To do this, the private industry should collaborate with the academic sector.

According to Riken's executive director Yuko Harayama, Abe has contributed a lot to lift the status of science and technology in the community. 

Harayama, who previously served as the Council for Science and Technology Policy's executive member, cited that the legacy of Abe was mixed for several specializations.

At the same time, Abe wanted to launch an economic recovery plan for Japan, although he knew the budget wouldn't suffice.

Indeed, Shinzo, right from the start, has a clear vision of expanding scientific research across the country. Furthermore, he considered the declining number of researchers in Japan, and this led him to boost the tech industry by establishing new collaborative techniques with their partners.

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Shinzo Abe on Strengthening Japan's Military System

As per Nikkei Asia, Abe had been on the lookout to bolster the country's military power in the long run. He witnessed the tension in several territories.

As part of their strategic plan, the former PM joined the United States and Taiwan in collaboration to strengthen mutual defense. According to Abe, if China pursued "military adventurism," this could be a suicidal move.

For Shinzo, Taiwan deserves to be called a "nation," rather than China's province. After all, he saw that the small country was in dire need of help in warding off the Chinese militia on the east coast.

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Written by Joseph Henry