Japan PM Abe urges Bank of Japan to make good on promise of bolder action

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, vowing to overcome what he called an economic crisis facing the nation, urged the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Monday to hit its inflation target as soon as possible, keeping up pressure on the central bank to make good its promise of bolder action to overcome deflation. In his first policy speech to parliament since returning to office last month, Abe - in a clear reference to a feud with China - also promised to "firmly protect" Japan's lands, seas and air space while strengthening ties with the United States. ...