Traders assign a 92.6% probability to no military clash between China and Taiwan before 2027, reflecting the short remaining window and Beijing’s emphasis on sustained gray-zone pressure rather than kinetic escalation. Persistent but routine PLA aircraft and naval activity, alongside expanded coast guard patrols and research vessel operations east and around Taiwan, have normalized presence without crossing into open conflict through August 2026. Multiple Trump-Xi engagements, including a May summit and planned follow-ups in September and November, have coincided with temporarily reduced sortie rates and created diplomatic channels that appear to constrain sudden moves. Taiwan’s record defense budget proposals and ongoing drills focus on resilience against hybrid tactics, while Chinese statements continue to prioritize unification without immediate resort to force. This pattern of managed tensions underpins the strong market consensus against a clash in the final months of 2026.
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$3,261,000 Vol.
$3,261,000 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
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$3,261,000 Vol.
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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 92.6% probability to no military clash between China and Taiwan before 2027, reflecting the short remaining window and Beijing’s emphasis on sustained gray-zone pressure rather than kinetic escalation. Persistent but routine PLA aircraft and naval activity, alongside expanded coast guard patrols and research vessel operations east and around Taiwan, have normalized presence without crossing into open conflict through August 2026. Multiple Trump-Xi engagements, including a May summit and planned follow-ups in September and November, have coincided with temporarily reduced sortie rates and created diplomatic channels that appear to constrain sudden moves. Taiwan’s record defense budget proposals and ongoing drills focus on resilience against hybrid tactics, while Chinese statements continue to prioritize unification without immediate resort to force. This pattern of managed tensions underpins the strong market consensus against a clash in the final months of 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.
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
$3,261,000End 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 92.6% probability to no military clash between China and Taiwan before 2027, reflecting the short remaining window and Beijing’s emphasis on sustained gray-zone pressure rather than kinetic escalation. Persistent but routine PLA aircraft and naval activity, alongside expanded coast guard patrols and research vessel operations east and around Taiwan, have normalized presence without crossing into open conflict through August 2026. Multiple Trump-Xi engagements, including a May summit and planned follow-ups in September and November, have coincided with temporarily reduced sortie rates and created diplomatic channels that appear to constrain sudden moves. Taiwan’s record defense budget proposals and ongoing drills focus on resilience against hybrid tactics, while Chinese statements continue to prioritize unification without immediate resort to force. This pattern of managed tensions underpins the strong market consensus against a clash in the final months of 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.
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
$3,261,000End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Traders assign a 92.6% probability to no military clash between China and Taiwan before 2027, reflecting the short remaining window and Beijing’s emphasis on sustained gray-zone pressure rather than kinetic escalation. Persistent but routine PLA aircraft and naval activity, alongside expanded coast guard patrols and research vessel operations east and around Taiwan, have normalized presence without crossing into open conflict through August 2026. Multiple Trump-Xi engagements, including a May summit and planned follow-ups in September and November, have coincided with temporarily reduced sortie rates and created diplomatic channels that appear to constrain sudden moves. Taiwan’s record defense budget proposals and ongoing drills focus on resilience against hybrid tactics, while Chinese statements continue to prioritize unification without immediate resort to force. This pattern of managed tensions underpins the strong market consensus against a clash in the final months of 2026.
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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