China conducted a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the South Pacific on July 6, 2026, as part of its annual military training schedule, with official statements describing the unarmed launch as routine and compliant with international practice. This event, the first publicly acknowledged intercontinental-range SLBM test into open Pacific waters in recent years, aligned with Beijing’s ongoing nuclear deterrence modernization without signaling immediate follow-on actions. No additional major Chinese ballistic missile launches into international waters or comparable tests have occurred in the subsequent weeks, consistent with the low frequency of such publicized exercises. Traders view the July demonstration as satisfying near-term training and signaling objectives, reducing the likelihood of another launch before year-end amid stable regional diplomatic conditions.
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China ballistic missile launch by December 31?
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if China launches a ballistic missile between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.China conducted a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the South Pacific on July 6, 2026, as part of its annual military training schedule, with official statements describing the unarmed launch as routine and compliant with international practice. This event, the first publicly acknowledged intercontinental-range SLBM test into open Pacific waters in recent years, aligned with Beijing’s ongoing nuclear deterrence modernization without signaling immediate follow-on actions. No additional major Chinese ballistic missile launches into international waters or comparable tests have occurred in the subsequent weeks, consistent with the low frequency of such publicized exercises. Traders view the July demonstration as satisfying near-term training and signaling objectives, reducing the likelihood of another launch before year-end amid stable regional diplomatic conditions.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if China launches a ballistic missile between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.
Market Opened: Jul 7, 2026, 9:14 PM ET
Volume
$8,096End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 7, 2026, 9:14 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if China launches a ballistic missile between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.China conducted a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the South Pacific on July 6, 2026, as part of its annual military training schedule, with official statements describing the unarmed launch as routine and compliant with international practice. This event, the first publicly acknowledged intercontinental-range SLBM test into open Pacific waters in recent years, aligned with Beijing’s ongoing nuclear deterrence modernization without signaling immediate follow-on actions. No additional major Chinese ballistic missile launches into international waters or comparable tests have occurred in the subsequent weeks, consistent with the low frequency of such publicized exercises. Traders view the July demonstration as satisfying near-term training and signaling objectives, reducing the likelihood of another launch before year-end amid stable regional diplomatic conditions.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if China launches a ballistic missile between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.
Only launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and ballistic anti-ship missiles, will qualify toward a “Yes” resolution.
Launches of other systems such as cruise missiles, SAMs, MLRS/rocket artillery, torpedoes, etc., will not qualify toward a "Yes" resolution.
The market resolution will be based on publicly available information from reliable sources such as official government statements, reports from international monitoring bodies like the United Nations, or reports from reputable international media.
Volume
$8,096End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 7, 2026, 9:14 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...China conducted a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the South Pacific on July 6, 2026, as part of its annual military training schedule, with official statements describing the unarmed launch as routine and compliant with international practice. This event, the first publicly acknowledged intercontinental-range SLBM test into open Pacific waters in recent years, aligned with Beijing’s ongoing nuclear deterrence modernization without signaling immediate follow-on actions. No additional major Chinese ballistic missile launches into international waters or comparable tests have occurred in the subsequent weeks, consistent with the low frequency of such publicized exercises. Traders view the July demonstration as satisfying near-term training and signaling objectives, reducing the likelihood of another launch before year-end amid stable regional diplomatic conditions.
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