Traders assign a 92% probability against a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027 because Beijing has sustained gray-zone pressure through routine air and maritime patrols, live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, and election interference operations ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 local votes, rather than initiating large-scale amphibious mobilization or command signals required for a full offensive. Taiwan’s August 2026 Han Kuang exercises, which tested reservist call-ups and supply-line relocation, alongside U.S.-China diplomatic contacts including prior Trump-Xi summits, have reinforced deterrence without triggering escalation. With only months remaining, analysts note the lack of verifiable indicators for rapid force projection and Beijing’s emphasis on political influence over direct confrontation as the primary factors supporting current market consensus.
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$3,251,009 Vol.
$3,251,009 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
8% chance
$3,251,009 Vol.
$3,251,009 Vol.
Dec 30, 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.Traders assign a 92% probability against a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027 because Beijing has sustained gray-zone pressure through routine air and maritime patrols, live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, and election interference operations ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 local votes, rather than initiating large-scale amphibious mobilization or command signals required for a full offensive. Taiwan’s August 2026 Han Kuang exercises, which tested reservist call-ups and supply-line relocation, alongside U.S.-China diplomatic contacts including prior Trump-Xi summits, have reinforced deterrence without triggering escalation. With only months remaining, analysts note the lack of verifiable indicators for rapid force projection and Beijing’s emphasis on political influence over direct confrontation as the primary factors supporting current market consensus.
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
$3,251,009End 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.Traders assign a 92% probability against a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027 because Beijing has sustained gray-zone pressure through routine air and maritime patrols, live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, and election interference operations ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 local votes, rather than initiating large-scale amphibious mobilization or command signals required for a full offensive. Taiwan’s August 2026 Han Kuang exercises, which tested reservist call-ups and supply-line relocation, alongside U.S.-China diplomatic contacts including prior Trump-Xi summits, have reinforced deterrence without triggering escalation. With only months remaining, analysts note the lack of verifiable indicators for rapid force projection and Beijing’s emphasis on political influence over direct confrontation as the primary factors supporting current market consensus.
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
$3,251,911End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Traders assign a 92% probability against a China-Taiwan military clash before 2027 because Beijing has sustained gray-zone pressure through routine air and maritime patrols, live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, and election interference operations ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 local votes, rather than initiating large-scale amphibious mobilization or command signals required for a full offensive. Taiwan’s August 2026 Han Kuang exercises, which tested reservist call-ups and supply-line relocation, alongside U.S.-China diplomatic contacts including prior Trump-Xi summits, have reinforced deterrence without triggering escalation. With only months remaining, analysts note the lack of verifiable indicators for rapid force projection and Beijing’s emphasis on political influence over direct confrontation as the primary factors supporting current market consensus.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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