Taiwan’s record defense budget proposal for 2027 and completion of realistic Han Kuang anti-invasion drills in August 2026 underscore Taipei’s focus on asymmetric capabilities and rapid readiness amid ongoing PLA gray-zone pressure, including routine aircraft sorties, naval patrols, and coast guard operations east of the island. A May 2026 Xi-Trump summit produced temporary de-escalation in detected activity, while sustained U.S. arms deliveries and bipartisan congressional support reinforce deterrence. Beijing continues normalizing maritime presence and election interference without crossing into kinetic conflict, consistent with its emphasis on political and economic leverage over direct military action. These patterns support trader consensus that a full clash remains unlikely through the end of 2026.
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$3,251,921 Vol.
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Dec 30, 2026
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$3,251,921 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.Taiwan’s record defense budget proposal for 2027 and completion of realistic Han Kuang anti-invasion drills in August 2026 underscore Taipei’s focus on asymmetric capabilities and rapid readiness amid ongoing PLA gray-zone pressure, including routine aircraft sorties, naval patrols, and coast guard operations east of the island. A May 2026 Xi-Trump summit produced temporary de-escalation in detected activity, while sustained U.S. arms deliveries and bipartisan congressional support reinforce deterrence. Beijing continues normalizing maritime presence and election interference without crossing into kinetic conflict, consistent with its emphasis on political and economic leverage over direct military action. These patterns support trader consensus that a full clash remains unlikely through the end 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
$3,251,921End 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.Taiwan’s record defense budget proposal for 2027 and completion of realistic Han Kuang anti-invasion drills in August 2026 underscore Taipei’s focus on asymmetric capabilities and rapid readiness amid ongoing PLA gray-zone pressure, including routine aircraft sorties, naval patrols, and coast guard operations east of the island. A May 2026 Xi-Trump summit produced temporary de-escalation in detected activity, while sustained U.S. arms deliveries and bipartisan congressional support reinforce deterrence. Beijing continues normalizing maritime presence and election interference without crossing into kinetic conflict, consistent with its emphasis on political and economic leverage over direct military action. These patterns support trader consensus that a full clash remains unlikely through the end 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
$3,251,921End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Taiwan’s record defense budget proposal for 2027 and completion of realistic Han Kuang anti-invasion drills in August 2026 underscore Taipei’s focus on asymmetric capabilities and rapid readiness amid ongoing PLA gray-zone pressure, including routine aircraft sorties, naval patrols, and coast guard operations east of the island. A May 2026 Xi-Trump summit produced temporary de-escalation in detected activity, while sustained U.S. arms deliveries and bipartisan congressional support reinforce deterrence. Beijing continues normalizing maritime presence and election interference without crossing into kinetic conflict, consistent with its emphasis on political and economic leverage over direct military action. These patterns support trader consensus that a full clash remains unlikely through the end of 2026.
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