Japan's Hamada says BOJ should be ready to ease if 2017 planned tax hike damages economy

Hardly round the corner. Abe advisor on the wires

• BOJ can wait to gauge impact of China stock market moves before deciding on any easing
• Japan should proceed with planned 2017 sales tax hike, consider steps to help low income people

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