Trader consensus prices "No" at 79.5% for a China-Philippines military clash before 2027, driven by persistent gray-zone tactics in the South China Sea that stop short of armed naval or air force engagements. Recent mutual accusations peaked on May 3, with China claiming Philippine personnel landed on a disputed reef and Manila alleging aggressive coast guard intervention, yet both planted flags without kinetic escalation—echoing April's Scarborough Shoal floating barrier and research vessel incursions. Revived bilateral maritime dialogues in March, alongside Philippine-led ASEAN code of conduct negotiations, provide de-escalation channels. US-Philippines Balikatan drills concluded in late April amid Chinese counter-drills, reinforcing deterrence amid economic interdependence and historical restraint despite EEZ violations.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$333,274 Vol.
$333,274 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
$333,274 Vol.
$333,274 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Philippines between November 11, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Trader consensus prices "No" at 79.5% for a China-Philippines military clash before 2027, driven by persistent gray-zone tactics in the South China Sea that stop short of armed naval or air force engagements. Recent mutual accusations peaked on May 3, with China claiming Philippine personnel landed on a disputed reef and Manila alleging aggressive coast guard intervention, yet both planted flags without kinetic escalation—echoing April's Scarborough Shoal floating barrier and research vessel incursions. Revived bilateral maritime dialogues in March, alongside Philippine-led ASEAN code of conduct negotiations, provide de-escalation channels. US-Philippines Balikatan drills concluded in late April amid Chinese counter-drills, reinforcing deterrence amid economic interdependence and historical restraint despite EEZ violations.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Philippines between November 11, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Nov 13, 2025, 5:56 PM ET
Volume
$333,274End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:56 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Philippines between November 11, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Trader consensus prices "No" at 79.5% for a China-Philippines military clash before 2027, driven by persistent gray-zone tactics in the South China Sea that stop short of armed naval or air force engagements. Recent mutual accusations peaked on May 3, with China claiming Philippine personnel landed on a disputed reef and Manila alleging aggressive coast guard intervention, yet both planted flags without kinetic escalation—echoing April's Scarborough Shoal floating barrier and research vessel incursions. Revived bilateral maritime dialogues in March, alongside Philippine-led ASEAN code of conduct negotiations, provide de-escalation channels. US-Philippines Balikatan drills concluded in late April amid Chinese counter-drills, reinforcing deterrence amid economic interdependence and historical restraint despite EEZ violations.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Philippines between November 11, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A "military encounter" is defined as any incident involving the use of force such as missile strikes, artillery fire, exchange of gunfire, or other forms of direct military engagement between Chinese and Philippine military forces. Non-violent actions, such as warning shots, artillery fire into uninhabited areas, or missile launches that land in territorial waters or pass through airspace, will not qualify for a "Yes" resolution. Intentional ship ramming that results in significant damage to (e.g., a hole in the hull) or the sinking of a military ship by another will count toward a "Yes" resolution, however minor damage (scrapes, dents) will not.
Note: the China Coast Guard (CCG) is part of the military, however Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$333,274End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:56 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Trader consensus prices "No" at 79.5% for a China-Philippines military clash before 2027, driven by persistent gray-zone tactics in the South China Sea that stop short of armed naval or air force engagements. Recent mutual accusations peaked on May 3, with China claiming Philippine personnel landed on a disputed reef and Manila alleging aggressive coast guard intervention, yet both planted flags without kinetic escalation—echoing April's Scarborough Shoal floating barrier and research vessel incursions. Revived bilateral maritime dialogues in March, alongside Philippine-led ASEAN code of conduct negotiations, provide de-escalation channels. US-Philippines Balikatan drills concluded in late April amid Chinese counter-drills, reinforcing deterrence amid economic interdependence and historical restraint despite EEZ violations.
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