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Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?

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Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?

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18% chance
Polymarket

$574,226 Vol.

18% chance
Polymarket

$574,226 Vol.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify. The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.US intelligence's March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, stating Chinese leaders do not plan a Taiwan invasion in 2027 and lack a fixed unification timeline, anchors trader consensus at 82.5% implied probability for "No," reflecting PLA modernization shortfalls, high economic costs, and US deterrence credibility. Recent Xi-Trump summit talks in Beijing on May 14 warned of conflict risks over US arms sales to Taiwan but prioritized trade and Iran war discussions without escalation signals. April saw routine PLA activities—169 ADIZ incursions, carrier transits, and Coast Guard patrols—below prior peaks, signaling sustained coercion rather than invasion buildup, as Beijing focuses on espionage, diplomatic pressure, and regional responses like Philippine exercises. Taiwan's asymmetric defense enhancements continue amid legislative budget gridlock. Late-breaking diplomacy or military surges could alter odds before December 31, 2027.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify.

The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$574,226
End Date
Dec 31, 2027
Market Opened
Mar 17, 2026, 7:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

We anticipate rolling out a new rewards and oracle-resolution system later this year that will generate returns on your positions, at which point there will be a simple 1-click migration.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify. The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify. The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.US intelligence's March 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, stating Chinese leaders do not plan a Taiwan invasion in 2027 and lack a fixed unification timeline, anchors trader consensus at 82.5% implied probability for "No," reflecting PLA modernization shortfalls, high economic costs, and US deterrence credibility. Recent Xi-Trump summit talks in Beijing on May 14 warned of conflict risks over US arms sales to Taiwan but prioritized trade and Iran war discussions without escalation signals. April saw routine PLA activities—169 ADIZ incursions, carrier transits, and Coast Guard patrols—below prior peaks, signaling sustained coercion rather than invasion buildup, as Beijing focuses on espionage, diplomatic pressure, and regional responses like Philippine exercises. Taiwan's asymmetric defense enhancements continue amid legislative budget gridlock. Late-breaking diplomacy or military surges could alter odds before December 31, 2027.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify.

The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$574,226
End Date
Dec 31, 2027
Market Opened
Mar 17, 2026, 7:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

We anticipate rolling out a new rewards and oracle-resolution system later this year that will generate returns on your positions, at which point there will be a simple 1-click migration.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if China commences a military offensive intended to establish control over any portion of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Territory under the administration of the Republic of China, including any inhabited islands, will qualify; however, uninhabited islands will not qualify. The resolution source for this market will be official confirmation by China, Taiwan, the United Nations, or any permanent member of the UN Security Council; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 18% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 18¢, the market collectively assigns a 18% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?" has generated $574.2K in total trading volume since the market launched on Mar 17, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?" is 18% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 18% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "Will China invade Taiwan by December 31, 2027?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.