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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:54:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:35:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon Dujuan leaves 7 dead in Japan from landslides, flooding: media ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:28:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bar staff accused of dumping body on Tsim Sha Tsui street after man found dead in toilet ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:23:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T05:23:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bridging the valley of death: how InnoHK anchors Hong Kong's green tech ambition ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:20:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T05:20:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The magic of Yann Arthus-Bertrand | La Vie en Rose | Joanne Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:18:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T05:18:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tale of two lanterns: Mid-Autumn and Ramadan | Arabic Window | Amjad Refai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:13:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:08:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T05:08:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ San Francisco assemblymember's aide detained by ICE, faces deportation to HK ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T05:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 20, arrested in Cheung Chau over illegal use of electric mobility device ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:58:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Car runs red light in Kwun Tong and gets boxed in as police car passes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:52:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Personalised multi-cancer blood testing emerges as major trend, urine-based test planned for year-end ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:47:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK man held in Bangkok over $165m meth, may face death penalty ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:34:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T04:34:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Engineer in Queen Mary Hospital lift case gets 160 hours community service, registration to be revoked ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/343668/Jasmine-Yen-attends-iHeartRadio-Music-Festival-in-Las-Vegas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:32:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T04:32:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jasmine Yen attends iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jasmine Yen, iHeartRadio Music Festival, music career ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T04:21:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T04:21:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wong Kar-wai cuts $50m off Shouson Hill house asking price ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T02:11:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 more dogs caught in Yuen Long, bringing total to 8 after woman's fatal attack ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-24T02:06:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4 injured as car catches fire after collision with KMB bus near Sun Tin Wai Estate ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Space investment more than doubled to US$23 billion in year to June, report says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T22:10:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Barr says further rate hikes will likely be needed ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T22:02:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T22:02:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:51:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:49:53+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:42:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:42:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Night Recap - September 23, 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:24:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:24:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:23:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:23:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China chipmaker CanSemi seeks to raise up to US$918.5 million in Shenzhen listing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:16:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:16:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's Board of Peace to unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan, Axios reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:15:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:15:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Geely turns to 4-minute EV charging, AI in battle with BYD ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T21:03:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T21:03:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkong Land Foundation launches The Central Spark Series to enhance commuity engagement ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T20:33:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T20:33:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cloudy night sky for Mid-Autumn moon watchers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-23T20:20:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T20:20:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stock Connect southbound trading to include yuan counter in July 2027: regulator ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343626/News-outlets-will-ask-judge-to-end-Trumps-White-House-ban-at-hearing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-23T20:09:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T20:09:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ News outlets will ask judge to end Trump's White House ban at hearing ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343624/AI-leaders-to-brief-UN-amid-warnings-the-technology-could-slip-beyond-human-control</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-23T20:03:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T21:14:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343529/HK-equestrian-team-riding-high-in-second-eyeing-gold-at-Asian-Games-eventing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T21:05:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T21:05:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK equestrian team riding high in second, eyeing gold at Asian Games eventing  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T21:00:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meituan pledges 30bn yuan for instant retail ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343527/China-supports-investment-by-its-automakers-in-Europe-commerce-minister-says</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China supports investment by its automakers in Europe, commerce minister says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343525/Chinas-panda-bond-issuance-surges-past-200-bln-yuan-in-Jan-Aug</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T20:50:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T20:50:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's panda bond issuance surges past 200 bln yuan in Jan-Aug ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343526/Karson-Choi-leads-community-visit-to-deliver-Mid-Autumn-gift-packs-to-Tai-Po-residents</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T20:36:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Karson Choi leads community visit to deliver Mid-Autumn gift packs to Tai Po residents ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/343499/DeepSeek-to-brief-UN-Security-Council-on-AI-this-week-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T20:31:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T20:31:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343518/APAC-family-offices-lead-global-outperformance-as-wealth-grows-more-international-Citi</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T20:30:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI reshapes Hong Kong job market as graduate vacancies fall 60pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says opposes 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran airlines ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hacis extends SuperLink China Direct service to Vietnam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T19:00:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T19:00:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China asks banks to keep Vanke loans off bad-debt books, sources say ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T18:51:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Juno Mak’s Sons of the Neon Night selected as Hong Kong’s Oscar entry ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T18:22:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T18:22:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T18:19:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T18:19:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China names Hu Changsheng as new Tibet party chief ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T18:07:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kelvin Kong named head of police national security department ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Siobhan Haughey defends 100m freestyle title in dominant Asian Games swim  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343495/DeepSeek-to-brief-UN-Security-Council-on-AI-this-week-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T17:28:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:48:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:46:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:46:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:24:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T09:24:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:16:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:15:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Full schedule and honors outlined for Xi Jinping’s upcoming US state visit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:07:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/343502/Would-you-eat-it-Disgusting-Food-Museum-lands-in-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Would you eat it? Disgusting Food Museum lands in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343428/UKs-Burnham-heads-to-US-with-pragmatism-in-mind-for-Trump-meeting</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T06:23:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T06:23:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T06:11:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-22T06:06:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T06:06:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan's Kanto region, flooding Chiba and stranding travellers at Narita airport ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343424/Burglars-steal-610000-in-jewellery-and-cash-from-Repulse-Bay-flat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T05:58:16+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T05:58:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Burglars steal $610,000 in jewellery and cash from Repulse Bay flat ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ burglary, Repulse Bay, stolen jewellery ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343423/Police-bust-illicit-cigarette-warehouse-in-Ta-Kwu-Ling-seize-7m-worth-of-cigarettes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T05:54:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T05:54:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust illicit cigarette warehouse in Ta Kwu Ling, seize $7m worth of cigarettes ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343422/2-men-injured-in-iron-bar-attack-near-Tsuen-Wan-ferry-pier</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T05:43:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T05:43:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 men injured in iron bar attack near Tsuen Wan ferry pier ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343421/Nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-AI-optimism-reignites-and-Treasury-yields-retreat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T05:30:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T05:30:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ us stock,wall street ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343420/Cambodia-opens-No-8-Park-scam-compound-to-media-revealing-self-contained-city-within-a-city</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T05:27:15+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T05:27:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cambodia opens 'No. 8 Park' scam compound to media, revealing self-contained 'city within a city' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cambodia, scam compound, cyber fraud ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343419/LPG-tanker-overturns-in-Tsing-Yi-driver-and-passenger-injured</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T04:46:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T04:46:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LPG tanker overturns in Tsing Yi, driver and passenger injured ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343418/Man-arrested-after-kicking-pram-and-pushing-wife-to-ground-in-Prince-Edward</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T04:40:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T04:40:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested after kicking pram and pushing wife to ground in Prince Edward ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ assault, Prince Edward, arrest ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/343417/Asymmetry-on-the-tarmac-why-Beijing-holds-the-advantage-in-the-upcoming-Xi-Trump-summit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:42:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:42:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asymmetry on the tarmac: why Beijing holds the advantage in the upcoming Xi-Trump summit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343416/Why-HKIAs-ground-transport-experience-matters-Fongmula-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:34:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:34:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why HKIA's ground transport experience matters | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343415/Good-cheese-right-wine-and-the-pleasure-of-taking-time-Lifestyle-Renaissance-Dixtionary-dixtionary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:31:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:31:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Good cheese, right wine and the pleasure of taking time | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343414/Discovery-Bay-to-hold-first-Fun-Day-with-free-ferry-and-bus-rides-around-20-free-activities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:27:26+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:27:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Discovery Bay to hold first Fun Day with free ferry and bus rides, around 20 free activities ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Discovery Bay, Fun Day, Halloween ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343413/2-brothers-arrested-after-street-brawl-in-Tsuen-Wan-over-inheritance-dispute</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:12:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:12:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 brothers arrested after street brawl in Tsuen Wan over inheritance dispute ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ street fight, inheritance dispute, Tsuen Wan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343412/Woman-dies-after-suspected-jump-from-Ting-Kau-Bridge</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T02:00:55+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T02:00:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman dies after suspected jump from Ting Kau Bridge ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Ting Kau Bridge, rescue, suspected jump ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343411/Police-patrol-Yuen-Long-dog-attack-scene-for-second-night-new-CCTV-installed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T01:50:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T01:50:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police patrol Yuen Long dog attack scene for second night, new CCTV installed ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ dog attack, Yuen Long, CCTV ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343410/ICE-agent-wounds-man-in-Austin-Texas-shooting-city-officials-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T01:36:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T01:36:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ICE agent wounds man in Austin, Texas, shooting, city officials say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ICE,shooting ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343409/US-China-to-meet-again-on-AI-safety-in-two-months-in-Shenzhen-Bessent-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T01:17:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T01:17:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, China to meet again on AI safety in two months in Shenzhen, Bessent says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Bessent,He Lifeng ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343408/Video-BMW-flees-police-in-Sham-Shui-Po-runs-red-light-and-nearly-hits-pedestrians</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-22T01:09:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-22T01:09:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) BMW flees police in Sham Shui Po, runs red light and nearly hits pedestrians ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ police chase, Sham Shui Po, hit-and-run ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343407/President-Xi-encourages-US-students-to-foster-Sino-US-ties-in-response-to-youth-exchange</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T23:51:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T23:51:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ President Xi encourages US students to foster Sino-US ties in response to youth exchange ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xi Jinping,Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation,Sino,cultural exchange,US,China,Beijing,Future Makers,Youth Tour ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-09-21T18:04:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's Five-Year Plan expands beyond finance and tech as expats aim for mega events ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343375/Star-Cruises-launches-Jakarta-Singapore-sailings-for-Eid-al-Fitr-holiday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T18:00:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T18:00:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Star Cruises launches Jakarta-Singapore sailings for Eid al-Fitr holiday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/343372/Chinas-Xi-chairs-Politburo-Central-Committee-plenum-set-for-October-26-29</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:54:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:54:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-29 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343371/CUHK-study-values-mangroves-nitrogen-removal-at-over-85b-a-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:52:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:52:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK study values mangroves’ nitrogen removal at over $8.5b a year ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:47:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong’s birth incentives tailored to local needs, not just cash, says Warner Cheuk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343369/Elderly-retiree-duped-out-of-6m-in-Facebook-investment-scam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:39:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:39:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Strong bidding interest at Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park as it eyes talent flow next year, Kevin Choi says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343367/Haughey-defends-200m-freestyle-title-as-Hong-Kong-swimmers-shine-in-Nagoya</loc>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:32:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343366/HKO-forecasts-showers-Tuesday-tracks-possible-cyclone-east-of-Philippines</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:31:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:31:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO forecasts showers Tuesday, tracks possible cyclone east of Philippines ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343365/Sa-Sa-International-expects-net-profit-increase-almost-200-pc-to-150-mn</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:30:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:30:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sa Sa International expects net profit increase almost 200 pc to $150 mn ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343364/Hong-Kong-ASEAN-investment-agreement-a-win-win-for-investors-says-Algernon-Yau</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:29:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:29:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong-ASEAN investment agreement a win-win for investors, says Algernon Yau ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343362/Europes-gas-price-surge-may-feed-into-inflation-more-quickly-ECB-finds</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:15:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:15:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Europe's gas price surge may feed into inflation more quickly, ECB finds ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343363/Foreign-firms-in-HK-to-get-equal-mainland-access-under-third-CEPA-revision-Yau</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:11:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:11:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreign firms in HK to get equal mainland access under third CEPA revision: Yau ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CEPA,trade,ASEAN,Policy Address,Five-Year Plan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343361/AI-gains-distribution-will-shape-inflation-ECBs-Panetta-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:08:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:08:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI gains' distribution will shape inflation, ECB's Panetta says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ECB,AI,inflation,labour income ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343360/Hunt-for-stray-dogs-intensifies-after-woman-mauled-to-death-in-Yuen-Long</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:06:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:06:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hunt for stray dogs intensifies after woman mauled to death in Yuen Long ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/343359/Gin-Lee-on-upcoming-five-element-concept-album-Challenging-but-fun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T17:02:22+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T17:02:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gin Lee on upcoming five-element concept album: ‘Challenging but fun’ ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343358/Doha-Bank-and-KKR-sign-MoU-to-explore-strategic-partnership-in-Qatar</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T16:51:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T16:51:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Doha Bank and KKR sign MoU to explore strategic partnership in Qatar ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/343357/SHKPs-Cullinan-Harbour-in-Kai-Tak-sells-four-ensuite-unit-for-new-high-of-169-million</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T16:35:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T16:35:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SHKP's Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak sells four-ensuite unit for new high of $169 million ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343356/Hong-Kong-shares-end-higher-led-by-biopharma-stocks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T16:31:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lydia Sham wins HK’s first Asian Games gold medal ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343336/Softbank-Group-launches-over-US10-billion-in-bonds-for-OpenAI-investment-term-sheet-shows</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Softbank Group launches over US$10 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment, term sheet shows ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-21T10:53:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bessent proposes US-China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-21T10:52:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T10:52:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chris Tang cites practical hurdles to adding CCTV after fatal Yuen Long dog attack ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/343333/NWD-to-spin-off-Shanghai-K11-assets-for-REIT-listing-eyeing-382b-yuan-offering-size</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T10:48:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NWD to spin off Shanghai K11 assets for REIT listing, eyeing 3.82b yuan offering size ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T10:05:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index edges down at open ]]></news:title>
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        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T08:26:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343330/9-vehicles-crash-on-Tolo-Highway-in-Tai-Po-traffic-congested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T08:22:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T08:22:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 9 vehicles crash on Tolo Highway in Tai Po, traffic congested ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/food-and-wine/article/343310/A-new-flavor-playbook-for-the-mooncake</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T06:30:46+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T06:30:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A new flavor playbook for the mooncake ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/people/article/343304/HKAPA-looks-beyond-the-stage-as-it-builds-for-a-new-era</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T06:00:47+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T06:00:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKAPA looks beyond the stage as it builds for a new era ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKAPA,Anna CY Chan,Performing Arts ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343309/Pressure-to-realize-Hong-Kongs-sustainable-aviation-fuel-vision</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T05:59:16+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T05:59:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pressure to realize Hong Kong's sustainable aviation fuel vision ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SAF,energy,green,EcoCeres,James Tam Chor-kiu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343328/Elderly-man-flees-shirtless-after-tug-of-war-with-woman-outside-Tai-Wai-station</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T05:42:32+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T05:42:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elderly man flees shirtless after tug-of-war with woman outside Tai Wai station ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tai Wai, dispute, viral video ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343327/Pentagon-estimates-Iran-war-cost-at-US436-billion-through-early-September</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T05:31:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T05:31:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pentagon estimates Iran war cost at US$43.6 billion through early September ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran war, Pentagon, military spending ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/343326/Isak-ignites-lacklustre-Liverpool-in-win-over-Bournemouth</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T05:02:20+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T05:02:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Isak ignites lacklustre Liverpool in win over Bournemouth ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Liverpool,Premier League,Bournemouth ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343325/Italy-to-ban-veils-in-schools-limit-foreign-students-per-class-Meloni-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:50:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:50:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Meloni,veils ban ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/343324/Beyond-the-shadow-war-why-autonomous-cyber-conflict-demands-Sino-US-guardrails</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:33:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond the shadow war: why autonomous cyber conflict demands Sino-US guardrails ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343323/Unravelling-the-divide-over-AIs-existential-threat-Cash-Call-Andrew-Wong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:28:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:28:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unravelling the divide over AI's existential threat | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343322/Guessing-game-for-next-US-presidential-contenders-American-Lens-Michael-Chugani</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:24:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:24:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Guessing game for next US presidential contenders | American Lens | Michael Chugani ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343321/Customs-seizes-160000-worth-of-suspected-infringing-jewellery-at-HK-jewellery-fair</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:21:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:21:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $160,000 worth of suspected infringing jewellery at HK jewellery fair ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ counterfeit jewellery, Customs, intellectual property ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343320/3-dead-in-Moscow-region-drones-hit-oil-refinery-in-Russian-capital</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:14:32+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:14:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ russia-ukraine war ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/343319/Cunha-leveller-spares-Man-Utd-third-defeat-in-a-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:10:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:10:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cunha leveller spares Man Utd third defeat in a week ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Manchester United,Premier League,Fulham ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343318/AFCD-catches-3-dogs-overnight-after-woman-dies-in-suspected-Yuen-Long-dog-attack</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T04:05:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-21T04:05:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFCD catches 3 dogs overnight after woman dies in suspected Yuen Long dog attack ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ dog attack, Yuen Long, AFCD ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/05f68d24e0021b3d5086d40a1c676bd4/2026-09/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-20_at_19_01_03.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343317/AFCD-sends-teams-to-catch-dogs-overnight-after-woman-dies-in-suspected-Yuen-Long-dog-attack</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-21T02:24:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFCD sends teams to catch dogs overnight after woman dies in suspected Yuen Long dog attack ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shell side up: MADÉ gives the madeleine a modern Hong Kong home ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-19T00:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sing Tao survey on satisfaction with HK's Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T23:02:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T23:02:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T22:31:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T22:31:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T22:29:41+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343192/Physical-JoyYou-cards-to-coexist-with-mobile-version-to-protect-elderly-access-Chris-Sun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T21:24:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:24:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Physical JoyYou cards to coexist with mobile version to protect elderly access: Chris Sun ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T21:22:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:22:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's RoboTechnik to launch US$800 million Hong Kong listing on September 21, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T19:42:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia recovers three bodies as effort begins to right capsized ship ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T19:13:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First new wild cat discovered in a century ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scalpers swarm Causeway Bay as iPhone 18 series debuts with brisk resale margins ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T18:37:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jet financiers fret as Iran war pumps up fuel and borrowing costs ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343205/Berkshire-Hathaway-names-Warren-Buffett-as-chairman-emeritus</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T18:31:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Berkshire Hathaway names Warren Buffett as chairman emeritus ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343183/Joint-Shenzhen-Hong-Kong-fire-drill-scheduled-at-Huanggang-Port-tonight</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T18:23:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong fire drill scheduled at Huanggang Port tonight ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Central Bus Terminus altercation over fare refund leaves driver injured ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:51:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:51:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bungling Asian Games chiefs play North Korean anthem for South ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:43:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:43:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises on Friday as tech shares jump ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343182/Woman-loses-over-250000-in-mooncake-voucher-scam-as-online-fraud-surges</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:31:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:31:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman loses over $250,000 in mooncake voucher scam as online fraud surges ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343190/As-Iran-war-grinds-on-Trump-to-face-skeptical-world-leaders-at-UN</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:13:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:13:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:05:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:05:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FAMA, Louis Cheung among stars bringing live music to Hong Kong airport ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343184/Three-students-killed-in-Philippine-school-shooting-including-gunman-officials-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:55:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:55:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three students killed in Philippine school shooting, including gunman, officials say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:47:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:47:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ lifts rates to 31-year high, flags shift in policy focus ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:25:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:25:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343181/Basketball-legend-Allen-Iverson-inspires-local-students-during-Hong-Kong-school-visit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:22:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:22:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Basketball legend Allen Iverson inspires local students during Hong Kong school visit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:57:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:57:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yen sinks, sending Japan stocks surging as BOJ hike draws two dissents ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343170/Baby-orangutans-in-India-expose-frightening-scale-of-trafficking</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:22:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:22:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343179/Chinas-CXMT-eyes-flash-memory-push-amid-global-shortage-firm-to-take-on-Samsung-YMTC</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:19:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:19:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's CXMT eyes flash-memory push amid global shortage; firm to take on Samsung, YMTC ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343178/Claw-machine-arcade-ransacked-in-Tai-Wai-burglary-owner-offers-HK100000-bounty</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:18:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:18:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Claw machine arcade ransacked in Tai Wai burglary, owner offers HK$100,000 bounty ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343177/SK-Hynixs-Solidigm-unit-is-weighing-NAND-memory-chip-factory-in-US-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:17:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:17:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix's Solidigm unit is weighing NAND memory chip factory in US, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SK Hynix,AI,chip,US,NAND ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343187/Indonesian-divers-face-high-risk-challenges-to-reach-capsized-ferry</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:06:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:06:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesian divers face high-risk challenges to reach capsized ferry ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/343185/China-says-Typhoon-Dolphin-leads-Augusts-538-billion-losses-from-natural-disasters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:02:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:02:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says Typhoon Dolphin leads August's $5.38 billion losses from natural disasters ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Forms Syntron delays $940 million Hong Kong listing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NYT alleges Microsoft, OpenAI knew using news content was theft ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Debunking 4 vitamin-C myths ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:21:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:16:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean president admits shortfalls in single-stock leveraged ETFs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:16:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FEHD clears clutter along Tung Chung East Promenade after land occupation complaints ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:05:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:02:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Exclusive) The modern literati, reimagined: Zoie Yung on shanshui beyond the landscape ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:50:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ What commodity markets can expect from the Trump-Xi summit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:46:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:29:53+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T09:57:16+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T07:50:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ King Charles sounded like 'lottery winner' after Diana's death, her brother writes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inside Maxim's mooncake factory: where technology meets tradition ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T05:57:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 arrested over paint attacks on restaurants in Hung Hom and Kwun Tong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:50:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 45, dies after being rescued from sea off Kwun Tong public pier ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:47:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HYROX incontinence controversy: PUMA removes Joanna Wietrzyk pages from some websites, sparking split speculation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T05:39:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:39:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father arrested after hitting 9-year-old daughter with pencil case  in Sau Mau Ping ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:23:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dual-currency frontier: why paying public expenditure in yuan reshapes HK's monetary architecture ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:18:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jury on trial: the future of lay decision-making | Beyond The Law | José Antonio Maurellet SC ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343145/From-AI-ambition-to-real-economic-value-FHKI-Industry-Connect-Peter-Shum-FHKI-Deputy-Chairman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T04:56:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:56:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From AI ambition to real economic value | FHKI Industry Connect | Peter Shum, FHKI Deputy Chairman ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T04:41:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:41:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tech leads Wall St to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-18T04:29:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:29:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bar Association welcomes proposed law to criminalise continuous child sexual abuse ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343141/Trump-to-host-Xi-amid-pomp-low-expectations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T01:56:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T01:56:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ trump-xi summit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343140/Tung-Chee-hwas-funeral-Traffic-controls-in-North-Point-on-Sunday-parking-spaces-suspended</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T01:51:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T01:51:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tung Chee-hwa's funeral: Traffic controls in North Point on Sunday, parking spaces suspended ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tung Chee-hwa, funeral, traffic arrangements ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343139/LegCo-strongly-condemns-US-politicians-smearing-of-HK-over-Jimmy-Lai-case</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T01:21:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T01:21:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LegCo strongly condemns US politicians' smearing of HK over Jimmy Lai case ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  LegCo, Jimmy Lai, US sanctions ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343135/HKJC-welcomes-recognition-of-horse-racing-tourism-in-first-Five-Year-Plan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-18T00:58:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T00:58:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC welcomes recognition of horse-racing tourism in first Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jockey Club, horse-racing tourism, Five-Year Plan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/343134/Nagoya-faces-typhoon-threat-as-Asian-Games-set-to-open</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T23:24:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:24:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nagoya faces typhoon threat as Asian Games set to open ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/343133/Young-Eala-adds-star-power-to-Hong-Kong-tennis-showpiece</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T23:19:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:19:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Young Eala adds star power to Hong Kong tennis showpiece ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343132/China-US-top-diplomats-discuss-high-level-interactions-in-call-Beijing-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T23:01:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:01:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China, US top diplomats discuss 'high-level interactions' in call, Beijing says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Yi,Rubio,meeting,Xi Jinping,Trump ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343126/US-securities-regulator-rolls-out-five-year-exemption-for-tokenized-stock-trading</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T22:48:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T22:48:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US securities regulator rolls out five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SEC,US,securities,tokenized,stock,trading ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343131/Public-invited-to-pay-respects-at-condolence-points-as-Tung-Chee-hwa-memorial-restricted</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T22:48:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T22:48:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Public invited to pay respects at condolence points as Tung Chee-hwa memorial restricted ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ memorial,condolence points ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343125/Chinas-Xpeng-plans-to-offer-tech-solutions-to-foreign-automakers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T22:24:02+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New World proposes to spin off Shanghai tower for REIT listing in Shanghai ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kids and social media: what would change under new EU law ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as easing oil prices boost Fed hike relief ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/explorer/article/343311/Over-3000-lanterns-lit-up-at-Victoria-Park</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T21:04:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:04:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 3,000 lanterns lit up at Victoria Park ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343094/King-Charles-to-urge-AI-leaders-to-protect-humanity-at-Scottish-meeting</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T20:37:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:37:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ King Charles to urge AI leaders to protect humanity at Scottish meeting ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T20:21:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:21:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ King Charles warns AI leaders of existential risks if technology falls into wrong hands ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:59:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:59:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:55:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:55:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CSOP Solactive Asia AI Bottleneck Index ETF debuts on HK bourse ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343118/Man-injured-after-electric-bike-crashes-into-police-car-outside-Long-Ping-MTR-Station</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:54:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man injured after electric bike crashes into police car outside Long Ping MTR Station ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:38:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:38:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Huawei's Xu says Chinese AI not powerful enough yet to see frontier risks ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343093/Japan-eyes-changing-prostitution-law-to-punish-sex-buyers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:34:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:34:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan eyes changing prostitution law to punish sex buyers ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343116/Bank-of-England-sounds-inflation-alarm-as-it-holds-interest-rates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:33:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:33:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest rates ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343115/Bank-of-England-sets-out-long-term-plan-to-unwind-QE-halts-long-dated-gilt-sales</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:27:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:27:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of England sets out long-term plan to unwind QE, halts long-dated gilt sales ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343114/Govt-rolls-out-3-Hung-Shui-Kiu-University-Town-campus-sites-for-tertiary-institutions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:14:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:14:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt rolls out 3 Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus sites for tertiary institutions ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343113/Xiaomis-AI-models-training-cost-over-HK240000-per-hour-Chinas-AI-prodigy-Luo-Fuli-reveals</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:07:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:07:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaomi's AI models training cost over HK$240,000 per hour, China's AI prodigy Luo Fuli reveals ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343112/Rosanna-Law-flags-off-79-HK-para-athletes-for-Asian-Para-Games</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:01:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law flags off 79 HK para athletes for Asian Para Games ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343111/OpenAI-to-regularly-disclose-AI-misbehavior-warns-safety-challenges-remain</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:58:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:58:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI to regularly disclose AI misbehavior, warns safety challenges remain ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343110/Japan-US-discussing-chip-factory-construction-as-part-of-US550-billion-investment-talks-Nikkei-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:53:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan, US discussing chip factory construction as part of US$550 billion investment talks, Nikkei reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343109/Jockey-Club-to-award-up-to-500000-to-Asian-Para-Games-medallists</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:50:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:50:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jockey Club to award up to $500,000 to Asian Para Games medallists ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343087/Buckingham-Palace-hits-back-at-claims-in-Princess-Diana-book</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:46:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in Princess Diana book ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343108/Govt-eyes-ban-on-cosmetic-pet-surgery-and-tougher-animal-cruelty-penalties-sources</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:45:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK pitches Five-Year Plan to mainland firms with roving exhibition in Beijing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ LVMH signed a secret 2002 pact to buy Hermès heir's shares. Now he says his fortune is missing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 26 evacuated from Lau Fau Shan No. 3 alarm fire ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343068/Left-field-life-Briton-becomes-Thailands-top-foreign-monk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:35:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:35:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Left-field' life: Briton becomes Thailand's top foreign monk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343103/Cathay-Pacific-HK-Express-carry-a-record-of-more-than-36-million-passengers-in-Aug</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:31:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:31:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific, HK Express carry a record of more than 3.6 million passengers in Aug ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/343102/Hong-Kong-man-confronted-over-drinking-in-Taipei-Metro-station-companion-flips-staff-off</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:16:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:16:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong man confronted over drinking in Taipei Metro station, companion flips staff off ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343101/HK-jobless-rate-edges-up-to-38pc-in-June-August</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:12:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:12:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK jobless rate edges up to 3.8pc in June - August ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343100/July-export-and-import-volume-of-goods-rise-316-pc-and-236-pc-respectively</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:11:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:11:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ July export and import volume of goods rise 31.6 pc and 23.6 pc respectively ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/343099/One-Toscana-to-tender-15-units-next-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:00:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:00:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One Toscana to tender 15 units next Monday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ One Toscana,HKR International,CITIC Pacific ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343098/Pakistan-eyes-bigger-China-swap-line-expects-US-financing-decision-soon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:58:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:58:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343097/Hang-Seng-Index-closes-lower-on-Thursday-on-US-rate-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:52:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:52:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index closes lower on Thursday on US rate hike ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343052/Trump-hopes-Iran-war-nearing-end-as-Houthi-Saudi-fighting-escalates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:44:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:44:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343096/Cathay-welcomes-new-Five-Year-Plan-to-strengthen-international-aviation-hub-status</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:44:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:44:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay welcomes new Five-Year Plan to strengthen international aviation hub status  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343095/John-Lee-seeks-LegCo-backing-for-Five-Year-Plan-to-widen-HKs-reach</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:41:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee seeks LegCo backing for Five-Year Plan to widen HK's reach ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ John Lee Ka-chiu,Five-Year Plan,Policy Address ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343067/OpenAI-reveals-six-new-cases-of-AI-misbehavior-vows-transparency</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:32:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:32:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior, vows transparency ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenAI,new cases,AI,misbehavior,transparency ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/343092/Double-Coast-III-fetches-nearly-HK375m-from-six-units-sale</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:29:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:29:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Double Coast III fetches nearly HK$37.5m from six units sale ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Double Coast III,Kai Tak,Wheelock Properties ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343091/Chinas-yuan-inches-higher-as-midpoint-rate-firmer-despite-US-rate-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:26:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:26:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's yuan inches higher as midpoint rate firmer despite US rate hike ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Yuan,foreign exchange,China,US,interest,rate ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343142/Japanese-home-furnishing-giant-NITORI-arrives-at-Maritime-Square</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:08:32+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:08:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese home-furnishing giant NITORI arrives at Maritime Square ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/343089/FWD-Hong-Kong-welcomes-Five-Year-Plan-Policy-Address</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T15:54:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:54:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FWD Hong Kong welcomes Five-Year Plan, Policy Address ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b50fe6e36cf84ced3e4c26215d25de8c/2026-01/2025-07-07T093050Z_1059641383_RC2JXZ99P1ZI_RTRMADP_3_FWD-GROUP-TRADING.JPG</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/343088/OpenAI-reveals-six-new-cases-of-AI-misbehavior-vows-transparency</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T15:51:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:51:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior, vows transparency ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenAI,AIsafety ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/1516189602b94fab4c03dd3e8762af27/2026-09/noname_7.png</image:loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ State Residence unveils first price list for 50 units ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T14:33:43+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T14:33:34+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T14:20:32+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T14:12:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ivan Yang, Lydia Sham to carry HK’s flag at the Nagoya Asian Games this Sat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T13:07:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US official says upcoming spectrum auctions could generate more than US$100 billion ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:53:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US House holds Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:51:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:51:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Huawei to launch two new AI chips in 2027 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:48:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:48:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt does utmost on birth rate, aims for supportive environment ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:30:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:30:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore's August exports surge by 46.2 percent yr/yr as AI boom powers demand ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343045/Climate-change-likely-to-have-helped-trigger-Nepal-glacier-collapse-scientists-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:20:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Climate change likely to have helped trigger Nepal glacier collapse, scientists say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:17:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:17:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index slumps in early trading on Thursday following Fed's rate hike ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343054/EU-chief-pitches-associate-member-status-for-Canada</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:47:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:47:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:16:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:16:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343038/Chu-Chun-kwoks-daughter-recalls-drawing-to-comfort-her-mother-at-age-8</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T08:20:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T08:20:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chu Chun-kwok's daughter recalls drawing to comfort her mother at age 8 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing 3 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump demands lower interest rates 'and fast' after Fed hike ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed policymakers forecast one more rate hike this year ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Warsh lays out forces driving up bond yields ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed hikes rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343028/NBA-legend-Allen-Iverson-visits-Happy-Valley-Racecourse-meets-jockeys</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T05:12:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T05:12:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NBA legend Allen Iverson visits Happy Valley Racecourse, meets jockeys ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343026/21-year-bedside-vigil-how-stabbings-sacrifice-and-devotion-redefined-Chu-Chun-kwoks-family</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:57:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 21-year bedside vigil: how stabbings, sacrifice and devotion redefined Chu Chun-kwok's family ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343024/Mainland-crew-member-dies-after-falling-12-metres-into-ship-cabin-crevice-in-Tuen-Mun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:34:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland crew member dies after falling 12 metres into ship cabin crevice in Tuen Mun ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:28:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T04:28:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St ends lower after Fed hikes interest rates, sees more tightening ahead ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343022/Attacker-in-2005-police-stabbing-released-after-5-years-9-months-later-declared-bankrupt</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:25:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T04:25:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Attacker in 2005 police stabbing released after 5 years 9 months, later declared bankrupt ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/343021/Triad-of-transformation-decoding-Hong-Kongs-blueprint-for-a-comprehensive-tech-hub</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:13:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T04:13:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Triad of transformation: decoding Hong Kong's blueprint for a comprehensive tech hub ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/343020/IBMs-PC-race-loss-Red-Hat-win-quantum-gamble-Zero-Shot-Inference-Allen-Au</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T04:04:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T04:04:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IBM's PC race loss, Red Hat win, quantum gamble | Zero Shot Inference | Allen Au ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343019/Customs-seizes-145m-in-drugs-at-HK-airport-2-mainland-passengers-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T02:04:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T02:04:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $1.45m in drugs at HK airport, 2 mainland passengers arrested ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T01:58:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T01:58:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Liaison Office: HK's first five-year plan a milestone for 'one country, two systems' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T01:47:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T01:47:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Water main bursts in Fanling, muddy water floods roads and disrupts supply to Cheung Wah Estate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-17T01:08:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T01:08:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman found dead with neck wound at Heng Fa Chuen flat, husband arrested for murder ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343015/8-universities-welcome-Policy-Address-2026-pledge-support-for-IT-and-education-hub</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T00:54:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T00:54:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 8 universities welcome Policy Address 2026, pledge support for I&T and education hub ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/343014/Fiji-rules-out-mandatory-HIV-testing-despite-national-crisis-minister-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T00:35:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T00:35:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fiji rules out mandatory HIV testing despite national crisis, minister says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fiji, HIV testing, national crisis ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/343013/Officer-injured-in-2005-knife-attack-dies-after-over-20-years-paralysed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-17T00:27:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T00:27:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Officer injured in 2005 knife attack dies after over 20 years paralysed ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/343012/Gunners-need-to-look-after-unbelievable-teenager-Dowman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T23:18:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gunners need to look after ‘unbelievable’ teenager Dowman ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/343011/Philippines-tennis-body-seeks-WTA-exemption-as-Eala-skips-China-Open-for-Asian-Games</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T23:14:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTB pledges to elevate HK's world class tourism under new Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Andrew Fan's aircraft parts processing hub pitch adopted in HK's Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | Arts trading and WKCD to drive East meets West cultural exchange ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A decade after mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers still offered on top retailers' websites ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T18:00:44+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T17:54:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ After quiet Olympics, Japan seeks a sporting celebration at Asian Games ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | HK moves to tighten building maintenance  and fire safety rules ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NikeSKIMS lands in Hong Kong with Stephanie Au fronting the Fall ’26 collection ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T17:21:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | HK to expand elderly care vouchers, launch foreign carer pilot and digital JoyYou Card ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T17:12:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | HK to promote overseas firms' listings, exempt ETFs limits by MPF ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T17:08:41+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T15:41:23+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T15:12:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | HKMA explores increasing the Exchange Fund's gold holdings ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | HK to test tokenization of $1.3t Exchange Fund bills, regularize e-bond issuance ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342948/Policy-Address-2026-Govt-to-combat-use-of-AI-in-criminal-activities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T14:55:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Policy Address 2026 | Govt to combat use of AI in criminal activities ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342947/Jockey-Club-cancels-September-20-Sha-Tin-race-meeting-over-Tung-Chee-hwa-funeral</loc>
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    <url>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:32:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | End of substandard subdivided units by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342914/First-Five-Year-Plan-Develop-three-major-IT-parks-and-five-key-RD-institutions-paradigm</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:32:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:32:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Develop three major I&T parks and five key R&D institutions paradigm ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:30:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:30:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's slower loan growth is the new normal, central bank governor says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342912/First-Five-Year-Plan-Boost-in-median-earnings-health-spending-among-KPIs-for-livelihood</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:27:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Boost in median earnings, health spending among KPIs for livelihood ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342911/First-Five-Year-Plan-14-KPIs-for-HKs-economy-innovation-and-infrastructure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:26:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:26:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342909/AI-giants-pursue-self-regulation-as-safety-fears-mount</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:21:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:21:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342908/First-Five-Year-Plan-Seven-section-maps-path-to-2030-with-five-strategic-goals</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:15:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T12:15:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Seven-section maps path to 2030 with five strategic goals ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342906/First-Five-Year-Plan-Hung-Shui-Kiu-to-welcome-universities-in-202728</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:13:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Hung Shui Kiu to welcome universities in 2027/28 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342905/First-Five-Year-Plan-Hong-Kong-targets-high-value-shipping-and-aviation-hub-status</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:12:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Hong Kong targets high-value shipping and aviation hub status ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/341248/Lactose-intolerant-Lactose-free-milks-may-not-be-the-option-for-all</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T12:00:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lactose intolerant? Lactose-free milks may not be the option for all ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342902/First-Five-Year-Plan-Attract-global-talent-with-fresh-education-and-tech-push</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:56:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Attract global talent with fresh education and tech push ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342899/First-Five-Year-Plan-Economic-breakthroughs-GBA-integration-among-5-major-objectives</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:48:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T11:48:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Economic breakthroughs, GBA integration among 5 major objectives ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342898/First-Five-Year-Plan-Hong-Kong-to-drive-AI-transformation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:47:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First Five-Year Plan | Hong Kong to drive AI+ transformation ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342894/Metas-Zuckerberg-says-AI-labs-have-enough-incentive-to-build-safely</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:33:17+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:29:17+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T11:11:45+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342889/More-than-100-evacuated-after-suspected-gas-leak-at-Princess-Margaret-Hospital</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342892/Korean-retail-investors-lost-250-million-from-scams-during-stock-swing</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ X Games League to hold first winter draft; Eileen Gu expected to be top pick ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T10:08:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T08:38:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T08:38:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ RACEDAY FOCUS: Fownes returns with strong hand as Yiu, Yip chase first wins ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T06:22:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T06:22:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T06:15:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T06:15:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Britain to appoint ambassador to Venezuela ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T06:05:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T06:05:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:50:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:50:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Turkey jails 31 in LGBTQ+ crackdown, detains 126 protesters ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342882/Thai-King-flies-own-jet-to-Vietnam-for-state-visit-Queen-serves-as-co-pilot</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:41:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:41:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai King flies own jet to Vietnam for state visit, Queen serves as co-pilot ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342881/Animal-welfare-group-reports-suspected-dog-killing-and-consumption-in-Tuen-Mun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:31:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:31:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Animal welfare group reports suspected dog killing and consumption in Tuen Mun ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ animal cruelty, dog killing, Tuen Mun ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342880/US-Treasurys-Bessent-will-meet-with-Chinas-He-Lifeng-this-weekend</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:16:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:16:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Treasury's Bessent will meet with China's He Lifeng this weekend ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342879/3-firefighters-injured-after-pump-component-flies-off-at-Tseung-Kwan-O-desalination-plant</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:12:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:12:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 firefighters injured after pump component flies off at Tseung Kwan O desalination plant ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/342878/Beyond-laissez-faire-Hong-Kongs-maiden-Five-Year-Plan-and-the-AI-frontier</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T05:06:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T05:06:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond laissez-faire: Hong Kong's maiden Five-Year Plan and the AI frontier ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/342877/Connected-yet-alone-the-social-pressures-facing-HK-teens-Health-Decoder-Dr-Eugene-Yeung-Yu-hang</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T04:59:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T04:59:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Connected yet alone: the social pressures facing HK teens | Health Decoder | Dr Eugene Yeung Yu-hang ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/342876/What-Cats-run-at-Xiqu-Centre-shows-about-Hong-Kong-Cultural-Exchange-Bernard-Charnwut-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T04:50:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T04:50:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What Cats' run at Xiqu Centre shows about Hong Kong | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342875/Wall-Street-ends-lower-as-oil-spikes-and-the-benchmark-Treasury-yield-breaches-5</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T04:40:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T04:40:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends lower as oil spikes and the benchmark Treasury yield breaches 5% ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ us stock,wall street ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342874/Girl-17-arrested-after-mother-reports-suspected-drug-use-at-Yau-Lai-Estate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T04:26:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T04:26:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Girl, 17, arrested after mother reports suspected drug use at Yau Lai Estate ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drug possession, etomidate, Yau Lai Estate ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342873/Motorcyclist-21-dies-after-Clear-Water-Bay-crash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T02:30:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T02:30:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Motorcyclist, 21, dies after Clear Water Bay crash ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342872/Tung-Chee-hwas-state-funeral-set-for-September-19-20</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T02:20:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T02:20:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tung Chee-hwa's state funeral set for September 19-20 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tung Chee-hwa, state funeral, Shi Taifeng ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/342832/Powering-Hong-Kongs-data-driven-future-Nuts-and-Bolts-Edmund-Leung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-16T00:05:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T00:05:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Powering Hong Kong’s data-driven future | Nuts and Bolts | Edmund Leung ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Nuts and Bolts,Edmund Leung ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342866/Privacy-watchdog-records-558-data-scam-inquiries-in-first-half-of-2026-up-16pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T22:33:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T22:33:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Privacy watchdog records 558 data scam inquiries in first half of 2026, up 16pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong’s best Mid-Autumn moon-viewing spots ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eason Chan signs KALAI as EAS MUSIC’s first female singer ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to broadcast 20th Asian Games live across 18 districts alongside citywide sports events ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ballot results released for Wang Fuk Court special sales flat selection ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police complaints fall 5pc in first eight months, serious allegations rise ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese freediving instructor arrested in Indonesia for hunting and eating protected sea turtle ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T17:20:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The BOC Life Wild in the City Orienteering Challenge 2027 opens for public registration ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T17:16:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342835/Hong-Kong-Arts-Development-Awards-open-applications-Wed-with-bigger-prizes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T17:13:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Arts Development Awards open applications Wed with bigger prizes ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/342833/State-Residence-in-North-Point-offers-five-more-units-for-tender-on-Saturday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T17:09:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ State Residence in North Point offers five more units for tender on Saturday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ State Residence,North Point,Sky Ace Enterprises ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T17:05:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T17:05:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR passengers to enjoy 50pc fare discount on Oct 24 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T17:01:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese AI chipmaker Biren weighs US$1b share placement: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342828/Huge-Van-Gogh-collection-reunited-for-first-time-since-1984</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:44:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T16:44:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Huge Van Gogh collection reunited for first time since 1984 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:43:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Driver cuts across Kai Tak zebra crossing against traffic, sparks online outrage ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:42:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T16:42:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Counterfeit cash scam resurfaces as Hong Kong taxi driver tricked by fake $500 note ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:39:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iranian foreign minister to visit China on Wednesday: Beijing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:31:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T16:31:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling II releases first price list of 85 units ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ The Sterling,China Resources Land ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:28:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China, HK stocks end lower on weak economic data ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ stocks,Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:10:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Widow's Bay' scores big and 'The Pitt' wins again at TV's Emmy Awards ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342803/Eala-to-Yu-Zidi-Six-emerging-stars-set-to-light-up-Asian-Games</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T16:09:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/342821/Pavilia-Rosa-sells-67-units-to-date-for-over-28-billion</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342818/Anchorpoint-partners-with-PwC-HK-to-launch-edu-research-program-on-tokenized-money</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:52:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:52:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anchorpoint partners with PwC HK to launch edu, research program on tokenized money ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:49:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:49:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China urges US to 'stop preparing for war in outer space' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/342817/Chester-II-in-Hung-Hom-launches-48-units-for-second-round-of-sales-on-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:46:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:46:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester II in Hung Hom launches 48 units for second round of sales on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342816/Lawmaker-urges-cross-departmental-task-force-to-unlock-HKs-eco-tourism-potential</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:35:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmaker urges cross-departmental task force to unlock HK's eco-tourism potential ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342809/Ex-Google-DeepMind-researcher-adds-to-warnings-that-AI-could-kill-all-humans</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:24:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:24:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342815/Hong-Kong-based-crypto-exchange-CoinEx-to-cease-operations-amid-prolonged-market-downturn</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:20:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:20:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx to cease operations amid prolonged market downturn ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:06:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:06:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bonds slump as US 10-year Treasury yields hit highest since 2007  ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342802/Asian-Games-set-for-liftoff-but-will-have-everyone-have-a-bed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:05:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:05:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed? ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Asian Games,beds ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342813/Police-arrest-man-over-1m-jewelry-theft-from-foreign-trader-at-airport-hotel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:01:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:01:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest man over $1m jewelry theft from foreign trader at airport hotel ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ theft,Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342871/Security-lays-the-groundwork-development-sets-sail-high-level-security-escorts-high-quality-development</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T15:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T15:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Security lays the groundwork, development sets sail: high-level security escorts high-quality development ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342812/Syngenta-confidentially-files-for-HK-IPO-aiming-to-raise-US5-bln</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:56:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:56:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Syngenta confidentially files for HK IPO, aiming to raise US$5 bln ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Syngenta,IPO,Hong Kong,Sinochem ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342789/Australia-on-the-same-page-as-Canada-as-it-seeks-deeper-EU-alliance-minister-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:49:03+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:49:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia 'on the same page' as Canada as it seeks deeper EU alliance, minister says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Australia,Canada,EU,alliance ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342811/Hong-Kong-draws-over-80-corporate-redomiciliation-applications-approves-50-Hui-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:43:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:43:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong draws over 80 corporate redomiciliation applications, approves 50, Hui says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ redomiciliation,company,Hong Kong,Christopher Hui ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342796/Doomers-and-boosters-whos-who-in-the-AI-wars</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:35:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:35:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI wars ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342808/Pictets-global-multi-asset-fund-triples-to-US5-billion-on-China-inflows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:35:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:35:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pictet's global multi-asset fund triples to US$5 billion on China inflows ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342806/Bank-of-England-to-stop-selling-20-and-30-year-gilts-Telegraph-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:21:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:21:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of England to stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, Telegraph reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342805/Victoria-Park-tennis-court-may-see-upgrade-and-extra-seats-for-major-tournaments-sources</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:20:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:20:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Victoria Park tennis court may see upgrade and extra seats for major tournaments: sources ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T14:19:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T14:19:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T13:42:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T13:42:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK welcomes 36.67m visitors in first eight months of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342787/Astrophysics-study-suggests-Venus-may-have-swallowed-its-moon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T13:41:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T13:41:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T10:30:01+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T10:09:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested for indecent assault after allegedly grabbing woman's neck in Shau Kei Wan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea renews Sejong City push amid Seoul's overpopulation, North Korea fears ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Prince Harry's children moving school after two days over security concerns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T05:32:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China uses yttrium export controls as leverage ahead of Xi-Trump summit, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342765/British-woman-subjected-to-11-years-of-unnecessary-chemotherapy-following-cancer-misdiagnosis</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T05:11:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T05:11:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ British woman subjected to 11 years of unnecessary chemotherapy following cancer misdiagnosis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran protests as US prevents its nuclear chief attending IAEA meeting ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T04:39:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T04:39:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One dead, 25 missing in migrant boat sinking off Greece: coast guard ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T04:33:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T04:33:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342761/Man-arrested-for-misleading-police-after-fake-robbery-claim-uncovers-drugs-in-Sha-Tin-crash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T04:26:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T04:26:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested for misleading police after fake robbery claim uncovers drugs in Sha Tin crash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T04:19:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T04:19:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 arrested in Mong Kok anti-drug operations targeting commercial building dens ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T04:15:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T04:15:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T02:07:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T02:07:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The illusion of hegemony: how asymmetric maritime chokepoints expose a multipolar world ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/342757/Three-ways-of-understanding-whisky-Lifestyle-Renaissance-Dixtionary-dixtionary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-15T02:02:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three ways of understanding whisky | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T01:59:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T01:59:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standards on moving ground | Human Reinvented | Frank Ng & Ryan Ng ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T01:57:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T01:57:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Case study in free trade: HK openness vs US protectionism | High-flier | Jeffrey Lam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T01:03:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T01:03:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over $206,000 in valuables stolen from Deep Water Bay flat, police hunt for 42-year-old maid ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-15T00:48:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-15T00:48:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire breaks out at Prince of Wales Hospital redevelopment site ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T22:22:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T22:03:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T21:39:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T21:21:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BIS says global market AI momentum showing signs of vulnerability ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kioxia to consider raising US$10 billion in US listing, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:19:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T20:19:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unitree launches upgraded G1+ humanoid robot ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:19:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T20:19:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Happy Valley to tighten as rail moves to "B", officials say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:10:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T20:10:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Pony.ai unveils latest robotruck model as it targets European sales ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:10:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKBA joins LAWASIA Annual Conference in Seoul to foster global legal ties ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:09:27+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T20:03:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T19:40:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T19:37:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T19:37:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China central bank plans new metrics to rein in banks' long-dated bonds holdings, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK’s first Five-Year Plan to run over 100 pages as 1823 overhaul looms: sources ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T17:40:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T17:40:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SF Holding issues first offshore yuan dim-sum bond, raising up to 10 billion yuan, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T17:37:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T17:37:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China August bank lending disappoints as credit demand stays weak ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T17:18:46+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T17:16:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T17:16:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen kennels caught smuggling banned fighting dogs into HK ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T17:02:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T17:02:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Exchange Fund's foreign assets drop by HK$41.8 billion in August ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T16:58:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T16:58:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sky Ace Enterprises’ State Residence offers 15 units via tender this weekend ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T16:53:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ IPO for humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics unlikely in 2027, executive says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342690/Oil-prices-up-nearly-3-percent-following-new-strikes-on-Saudi-Strait-of-Hormuz</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T15:58:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil prices up nearly 3 percent following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342692/HKs-family-office-hub-status-grows-at-Citis-Asia-Pacific-forum</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T15:50:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T15:50:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's family office hub status grows at Citi's Asia-Pacific forum ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342691/Deloitte-raises-Hong-Kong-full-year-retail-forecast-to-412b-up-84pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T15:50:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T15:50:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deloitte raises Hong Kong full-year retail forecast to $412b, up 8.4pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342688/Over-60-percent-feel-positive-or-very-positive-about-HK-businesses-outlook-next-year-DBS-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T15:11:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T15:11:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 60 percent feel 'positive' or 'very positive' about HK businesses outlook next year: DBS survey ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342687/Education-Bureau-reminds-parents-to-submit-P1-applications-starting-Thu</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T15:11:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T15:11:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Education Bureau reminds parents to submit P1 applications starting Thu ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/342686/Free-rides-across-MTR-Light-Rail-network-on-Mid-Autumn-Festival</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:45:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:45:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Free rides across MTR Light Rail network on Mid-Autumn Festival ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/342685/China-state-newspaper-blasts-Anthropics-calls-to-slow-AI-as-Cold-War-tactic</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:41:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:41:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342684/Paul-Chan-says-silver-economy-and-cross-boundary-senior-care-bring-better-life-choices</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:32:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:32:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paul Chan says silver economy and cross-boundary senior care bring better life choices ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/342683/Hong-Kong-table-tennis-team-targets-Asian-Games-medals-with-10-strong-squad</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:30:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:30:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong table tennis team targets Asian Games medals with 10-strong squad ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342682/Chinas-GAC-Group-shares-suspended-after-report-on-FAWs-potential-equity-investment</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:30:21+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:30:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's GAC Group shares suspended after report on FAW's potential equity investment ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342681/John-Lee-assures-no-change-to-HKs-system-under-the-citys-first-Five-Year-Plan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:07:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:07:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee assures no change to HK’s system under the city’s first Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Five-Year Plan,Policy Address,John Lee ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342680/Trump-downplays-report-China-entities-helped-Iran-before-attack-that-killed-US-troops</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T14:01:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T14:01:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,Xi,meeting ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342679/Apple-HK-reviews-iPhone-18-pre-orders-amid-widespread-credit-card-fraud-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T13:44:36+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T13:44:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple HK reviews iPhone 18 pre-orders amid widespread credit card fraud reports ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/342678/Alan-Tams-rarely-seen-sister-spotted-at-Hong-Kong-concert</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T13:26:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T13:26:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alan Tam's rarely seen sister spotted at Hong Kong concert ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342677/Indonesia-rescuers-battle-turbulent-seas-in-search-for-129-people-after-passenger-ship-capsizes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T13:11:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T13:11:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Indonesia,capsize ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342676/Seven-arrested-over-Kwai-Chung-illegal-gathering</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T12:33:53+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T12:33:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Seven arrested over Kwai Chung illegal gathering ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/342675/Hang-Seng-Index-rebounds-by-noon-on-Monday-ZAI-slumps-7-percent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T12:28:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T12:28:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rebounds by noon on Monday, Z.AI slumps 7 percent ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/342674/Jedi-Spurs-set-for-Happy-Valley-trial-ahead-of-October-return</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T12:05:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T12:05:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jedi Spurs set for Happy Valley trial ahead of October return ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/341246/3-moves-to-relieve-hip-tension-improve-sleep-and-tighten-your-belly</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T12:00:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T12:00:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 moves to relieve hip tension, improve sleep and tighten your belly ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342659/Thai-abbot-arrested-for-embezzling-temple-funds-affairs-with-female-devotees-exposed</loc>
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        <lastmod>2026-09-14T04:26:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T04:26:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan ruling camp-backed candidate wins Okinawa governor race, backs US base relocation ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342657/Mainland-man-arrested-after-e-bike-hits-10-year-old-boy-and-flees-in-Mong-Kok</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T04:15:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T04:15:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/342656/Trump-reiterates-support-for-united-Ireland-says-wont-talk-about-Scotland-yet</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T02:20:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won't talk about Scotland 'yet' ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342655/Customs-seizes-live-cat-worth-25000-at-Lok-Ma-Chau-Spur-Line-mainland-man-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T02:12:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T02:12:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/342654/Haaland-strike-gives-Man-City-1-0-win-over-Man-United-after-Foden-sent-off</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342653/CUHK-study-PMOS-patients-daughters-face-36-times-higher-menstrual-disorder-risk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T02:00:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T02:00:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK study: PMOS patients' daughters face 3.6 times higher menstrual disorder risk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342652/Security-Bureau-urges-public-to-check-credit-cards-after-over-700-iPhone-fraud-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T01:45:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T01:45:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Security Bureau urges public to check credit cards after over 700 iPhone fraud reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/342651/Man-29-dies-after-collapsing-at-Wo-Lok-Estate-flat-in-Kwun-Tong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-09-14T01:24:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-14T01:24:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 29, dies after collapsing at Wo Lok Estate flat in Kwun Tong ]]></news:title>
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