Trader consensus prices "No" at 89.5% for a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027, driven by sustained deterrence amid routine PLA activities in the Taiwan Strait without escalation to invasion or blockade. Recent U.S.-led Balikatan exercises through early May, deploying missiles near Taiwan with allies including Japan and Australia, prompted nearby Chinese action groups but no direct confrontation, reinforcing status quo tensions. U.S. intelligence in March assessed China lacks commitment to a 2027 timeline, while Washington urges Taiwan to accelerate defense spending despite legislative delays. Ongoing diplomatic rhetoric from Beijing blames Taipei's government, yet economic interdependence and logistical barriers for amphibious operations maintain low clash risks through year-end.
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$1,774,784 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
$1,774,784 Vol.
$1,774,784 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 Taiwan (Republic of China) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Trader consensus prices "No" at 89.5% for a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027, driven by sustained deterrence amid routine PLA activities in the Taiwan Strait without escalation to invasion or blockade. Recent U.S.-led Balikatan exercises through early May, deploying missiles near Taiwan with allies including Japan and Australia, prompted nearby Chinese action groups but no direct confrontation, reinforcing status quo tensions. U.S. intelligence in March assessed China lacks commitment to a 2027 timeline, while Washington urges Taiwan to accelerate defense spending despite legislative delays. Ongoing diplomatic rhetoric from Beijing blames Taipei's government, yet economic interdependence and logistical barriers for amphibious operations maintain low clash risks through year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Taiwan (Republic of China) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM ET
Volume
$1,774,784End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 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 Taiwan (Republic of China) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Trader consensus prices "No" at 89.5% for a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027, driven by sustained deterrence amid routine PLA activities in the Taiwan Strait without escalation to invasion or blockade. Recent U.S.-led Balikatan exercises through early May, deploying missiles near Taiwan with allies including Japan and Australia, prompted nearby Chinese action groups but no direct confrontation, reinforcing status quo tensions. U.S. intelligence in March assessed China lacks commitment to a 2027 timeline, while Washington urges Taiwan to accelerate defense spending despite legislative delays. Ongoing diplomatic rhetoric from Beijing blames Taipei's government, yet economic interdependence and logistical barriers for amphibious operations maintain low clash risks through year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Taiwan (Republic of China) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) 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 Taiwanese 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 Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is not.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$1,774,784End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Trader consensus prices "No" at 89.5% for a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027, driven by sustained deterrence amid routine PLA activities in the Taiwan Strait without escalation to invasion or blockade. Recent U.S.-led Balikatan exercises through early May, deploying missiles near Taiwan with allies including Japan and Australia, prompted nearby Chinese action groups but no direct confrontation, reinforcing status quo tensions. U.S. intelligence in March assessed China lacks commitment to a 2027 timeline, while Washington urges Taiwan to accelerate defense spending despite legislative delays. Ongoing diplomatic rhetoric from Beijing blames Taipei's government, yet economic interdependence and logistical barriers for amphibious operations maintain low clash risks through year-end.
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