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Watch: BBC s retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging its retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy - including "silver trains".

They take older travellers to underdeveloped areas they might not normally visit, including those that need a financial shot in the arm.

It's hoped the increase in domestic spending would help offset the impact of Trump's tariffs.

Watch as the BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell s retirees aboard one of these "silver trains".