As 1996 came to an end with Xiu Xin celebrating his 30th birthday, 1997 brought forth many unforgettable and thought-provoking events around the world.
But for Japan, the most talked-about event was undoubtedly in early February 1997, just after the Chinese New Year, when Heisei's No.1 Detective, the Tiger of the Police Headquarters, and the man who had made decisive contributions to Japan's social security since 1992, Police Department Director Xiu Xin, announced his resignation.
On February 8th, the first day of work after the New Year, Xiu Xin held a press conference in his personal capacity.
As a prominent figure in Japan, even under his personal name, all media across the country sent personnel to attend the press conference.
Faced with hundreds of reporters and dozens of cameras.
