Trump hails ‘victories’ in Iran; China’s underwater tunnels: SCMP’s 7 highlights

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPApril 3, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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This week's news highlights from the South China Morning Post include developments in US-Iran relations, China's infrastructure projects, and cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China. US President Trump claimed "victories" against Iran while also suggesting potential for further strikes. China has completed the underwater section of a record-breaking 14km high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze River, part of a broader effort to expand its railway network. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's KMT party, will lead a delegation to mainland China next month at Beijing's invitation, marking her first visit since assuming her position. The visit aims to foster "peaceful" relations between Taiwan and mainland China.

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Cheng Li-wun will lead a delegation to mainland China next month.

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China is building a high-speed rail tunnel stretching more than 14km under the Yangtze River.

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Donald Trump declared the US‑Israel war against Iran had delivered “decisive, overwhelming victories”.

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Key military objectives are still “nearing completion” in Iran.

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Shanghai 60% Jiangsu province 60% Taicang 60% United States 70% Cheng Li-wun 70% Kuomintang (KMT) 70% Beijing ×270% Yangtze River ×270% Taiwan ×270% Iran ×280% China ×590% Donald Trump 90%

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underwater tunnels 80% us-iran conflict 80% china 70% high-speed rail 70% taiwan 60% mainland china 60% infrastructure 50% political relations 50% trump 40% military strikes 40%

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South China Morning Post

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China

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