The Shenzhou-22 manned spacecraft docked with the China Space Station on Tuesday, but it carried only supplies and equipment. Why has China launched a "crewed spacecraft without a crew?" How has space debris forced a mission change, and how is China's "one launch, one backup" system becoming a crucial model for global space safety and rescue readiness? In this episode of Hot Take, CGTN's Zhao Chenchen breaks down the reasons behind this unexpected mission.

(Cover image by CGTN's Liu Shaozhen)