Bank of Japan monetary policy board member Yutaka Harada, speaking at a meeting with business leaders • Japan's economy continues to recover moderately • BOJ easing is exerting desired effects • Don't expect japan's exports to china to fall sharply ahead • If Japan exports to China fall sharply, can't rule out chance of that leading to falls in output, job growth • My outlook for prices is slightly weaker than the bank's • My outlook for the economy is slightly weaker than the bank's • Recoveries in consumption and investment remain weak • Must ease policy further without hesitation if overseas risks threaten upward ... (full story)