China x Taiwan military clash before 2027?

Resolution criteria

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.

About this market: This market tracks the probability of any kinetic military encounter between China and Taiwan before 2027 - from accidental ADIZ engagements to coast guard ramming incidents. Unlike full invasion markets, it captures grey-zone escalation scenarios where neither side intends war but operational tempo creates collision risk. Resolution requires missile strikes, artillery fire, gunfire exchanges, or intentional ramming causing significant damage; read the full analysis.