China, Silver and new trains

Can China’s ‘silver trains’ for the elderly bring the economy on track?
China has announced plans to launch ‘silver trains’ for senior citizens by 2027. Designed for the comfort and safety of the ageing population, the trains will be equipped with handrails, oxygen bottles,
China hopes new fleet of ‘silver trains’ will encourage its elderly to travel, and spend, more
China will launch a fleet of special “silver trains” specially built for the comfort and safety of elderly people to encourage its rapidly ageing population to travel – and spend – more, as it grapples with a demographic decline and stuttering economy.
China Plans ‘Silver Trains’ to Encourage Aging Boomers to Travel
China plans to roll out a network of tourist trains equipped with medical and elder-care facilities as part of its efforts to create a “silver economy” and unlock the spending power of its aging population.
China unveils ‘silver trains’ for ageing tourists to keep economy on track
China will launch a network of “silver trains” for elderly tourists as part of a plan to unleash the spending power of one of the world’s fastest-ageing populations. An official action plan released on Tuesday by several government departments outlined the need for trains outfitted with medical and old-age services.
China to launch ‘silver trains’ aimed at elderly tourists to boost economy
China is set to launch a series of “silver trains” aimed at elderly tourists in a bid to capitalise on the world’s fastest-ageing population. New guidance has been released by nine governmental departments,
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China’s richest cities say medical costs are bleeding dry health insurance funds
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New marriages in China crash to record low, while divorces on the rise
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After blind dating, mass weddings to boost birth rates, China now plans special trains for its growing elderly population
China will launch tourist trains with medical and elder-care facilities by 2027. This initiative aims to tap into the ...
China’s marriage problem: fewer young people, and fewer weddings
Huang’s situation reflects a deep shift across Chinese society: fewer young people are getting married. New marriage registrations fell 20.5 per cent in 2024 to just 6.1mn, the biggest drop on record ...
Chinese marriages slid by a fifth in 2024, further fanning birthrate concerns
Marriages in China dropped by a fifth last year despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed and ...