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Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?

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Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?

Sep 30

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Jun 30, 2027

Dec 31, 2027

Sep 30

Dec 31

Jun 30, 2027

Dec 31, 2027

4% chance
Polymarket

$40,354,353 Vol.

4% chance
Polymarket

$40,354,353 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, 2026, 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 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.Traders price the probability of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by the end of 2026 at just 4 percent because Beijing has sustained gray-zone coercion through coast guard patrols, research vessel activity east of the island, and normalized military flights rather than assembling the visible amphibious lift, logistics, and strike preparations required for a cross-strait assault. Recent months show continued drills and sovereignty assertions alongside U.S.-China diplomatic engagement, including the May 2026 Trump-Xi summit that produced no major Taiwan concessions. Taiwan has responded with record defense budgets, drone acquisitions, and realistic exercises, reinforcing deterrence. With only months remaining, an invasion would demand rapid, detectable mobilization that has not materialized. A sudden miscalculation, abrupt shift in U.S. arms policy, or internal Chinese leadership pressure could still alter the narrow remaining window.

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, 2026, 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 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
$40,354,353
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 24, 2025, 7:37 PM ET

Resolver

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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, 2026, 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 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, 2026, 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 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.Traders price the probability of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by the end of 2026 at just 4 percent because Beijing has sustained gray-zone coercion through coast guard patrols, research vessel activity east of the island, and normalized military flights rather than assembling the visible amphibious lift, logistics, and strike preparations required for a cross-strait assault. Recent months show continued drills and sovereignty assertions alongside U.S.-China diplomatic engagement, including the May 2026 Trump-Xi summit that produced no major Taiwan concessions. Taiwan has responded with record defense budgets, drone acquisitions, and realistic exercises, reinforcing deterrence. With only months remaining, an invasion would demand rapid, detectable mobilization that has not materialized. A sudden miscalculation, abrupt shift in U.S. arms policy, or internal Chinese leadership pressure could still alter the narrow remaining window.

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, 2026, 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 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
$40,354,353
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 24, 2025, 7:37 PM ET

Resolver

0x157Ce2d67...

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, 2026, 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 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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"Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?" 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 4% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 4¢, the market collectively assigns a 4% 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.

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