As China is setting a course to revive the Silk Road with its ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative, we visit the key cities on the renowned ancient trade route. Learn the story behind the discovery of the famous terracotta army in Xi’an, visit Lanzhou for a traditional tea ceremony, and find out what ailments are treated with acupuncture in Ürümqi.

Every working day they risk being wounded, abducted for ransom or killed. They experience war first-hand while being armed with nothing more than mics and cameras. These are the stories of Syrian war journalists who survived deadly encounters and yet still returned to work. This devotion to their vocation is their way of helping the Motherland.

According to a modern Chinese saying, to see the country’s future, you have to visit Shenzhen. This is the innovation hub that attracts inventors and investors from all over the world. There are residents of “China’s silicon valley megacity” who work in skyscrapers, drive solar-powered cars and live side-by-side with friendly robots.

“Geological scandal” is a phrase often used to describe The Democratic Republic of Congo.  It is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries with extensive deposits of gold, diamonds, tungsten and uranium amongst many others. The abundance of internationally valued minerals has however failed to bring any kind of prosperity. It began with colonial exploitation of the land and its people and continued in bloody civil war, the Congolese have harvested nothing from their country’s natural riches but misery and poverty.   

In 2013, RT became the first news channel to receive more than 1 billion views on YouTube, confirming its status as the world’s biggest news content provider. ‘News Team’ shows how the channel’s news mechanism operates through the lens of its correspondents’ work.

This series takes a look inside the walls of a hospice. Its patients are both young and old, and range from pilots to artists. They all have incredible life stories to tell and something to live for. The strength to fight their illnesses is nurtured by the dedicated staff who are always there to help.

Downside Up is a centre in Moscow that provides support for children with Down syndrome and their families. It helps kids to develop their abilities and communication skills. Here, both children and their parents feel welcome, in a stark contrast from an often unaccepting society.

Two biological children plus six adopted. Mix in some dogs, birds, mice and what you get is a big, crazy Gusev family, where every day is a new adventure!