Briefing: Friday, September 16, the 21st day of the eighth lunar month

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1. Ministry of Education: 29 provinces have launched comprehensive reforms for the college entrance examination, reflecting three main changes. (First, the shift from examination evaluation tools to comprehensive educational platforms; second, the shift from \"solving problems in exams\" to \"solving real-world problems\"; third, the shift from examining based on syllabi to integrating examinations with teaching.) ) 2. The seven major banks have adjusted the interest rates on RMB deposits: the reduction of 15 basis points was the largest for 3-year terms. 3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The U.S. should promptly lift completely the freeze on the assets of the Afghan Central Bank as well as the unilateral sanctions. 4. Ministry of Public Security: Starting from October 1, the inspection cycle for private vehicles will be further relaxed. (After this adjustment, non-commercial passenger cars and motorcycles will only need to go to an inspection agency for checks in the 6th and 10th years within a period of 10 years; during this time, they must apply for inspection stickers every two years) ； For those over 10 years old, an online inspection is conducted once a year. ) 5. MIIT: Currently working on promoting the use of eSIM technology in devices such as smartphones. 6. Chief designer of C919: The C919 will soon obtain its airworthiness certificate and be delivered to China Eastern Airlines. 7. Officials: It is strictly prohibited to force or indirectly force students to purchase tablets or educational apps under the pretext of information-based teaching or differentiated instruction. 8. Adjustment to the purchase restriction policy in Suzhou: People with non-local household registration can purchase their first home directly in the six districts of Suzhou. 9. Renowned science fiction writer Han Song clarified on Weibo: I have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at present. 10. Tennis legend Federer, 41, announced he will retire next week, with the Rod Laver Cup being his final match. 11. The United States confirms its first death case of monkeypox in 2022. 12. Sweden’s first female prime minister, Anderson, announced her resignation, admitting defeat in the parliamentary election*.