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Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?
24h Vol
$1.3M
Liquidity
$779.9K
Spread
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12/31/2026
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Track live probability, outcome prices, volume, liquidity, and resolution details for China x Philippines military clash before 2027?. The market currently shows a live probability of 21%, $11K in 24h volume, and $56.4K in liquidity.
Probability
21%
24h Volume
$11K
Liquidity
$56.4K
This market asks whether Chinese and Philippine military forces will have a direct armed encounter before the end of 2026, using a fairly specific definition of what counts as a clash. It is closely tied to one of the region’s most persistent flashpoints: disputed waters and repeated encounters in the South China Sea, where even small incidents can raise questions about escalation.
The event is about any military encounter between the People’s Republic of China and the Philippines from November 11, 2025 through December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. The market’s rules make clear that qualifying events must involve direct use of force such as gunfire, artillery fire, missile strikes, or serious ship ramming that damages or sinks a military vessel. The China Coast Guard counts as military for resolution purposes, while the Philippine Coast Guard does not.
This market exists because tensions between China and the Philippines have often centered on patrols, resupply missions, and maritime confrontations that can stay below the threshold of open combat. Readers care because a single incident can be interpreted very differently depending on whether it is a warning maneuver, a coast guard confrontation, or an exchange of force between military units. The market is pricing disagreement over whether incidents in and around disputed waters will remain limited or cross the line into a clearly qualifying clash.
The price could move if there is a publicly verified report of gunfire, missile use, or another direct military exchange involving Chinese and Philippine forces. It could also move on confirmation that a ship was intentionally rammed with serious damage, or on credible reporting that an incident does or does not meet the market’s definition. By contrast, warnings, non-violent interference, minor bumps, or actions involving only the Philippine Coast Guard should matter less unless they are later tied to a qualifying military encounter.
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12/31/2026
View marketThe current market price implies roughly a 21% chance for the leading outcome, based on live Polymarket pricing. That number is not a prediction from PredictionNinja and it is not a guarantee; it is the current crowd-priced view of the market and can change quickly when new information appears.
The key things to check are the exact date window, the distinction between military forces and coast guard units, and the requirement for credible reporting rather than rumor. Because the resolution source is a consensus of credible reporting, readers should pay close attention to how multiple reputable outlets characterize any incident and whether they describe direct force or only harassment, maneuvering, or damage without combat. The deadline is December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, and any event outside that window should not count.
Track live probability, outcome prices, volume, liquidity, and resolution details for China x Philippines military clash before 2027?. The market currently shows a live probability of 21%, $11K in 24h volume, and $56.4K in liquidity.
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This market is currently listed with an end date of Dec 31, 2026. Market timelines can change if the underlying event is postponed, rescheduled, or resolved early.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if there is a military encounter between the military forces of China (People's Republic of China) and Philippines 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 Philippine 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 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not. The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Probability signal
The current price implies a lower-probability outcome, which can make the market more sensitive to surprise news.
Liquidity context
Liquidity is relatively deep for a prediction market page, so quoted prices may be more reliable than very thin markets.
Spread
The bid-ask spread is tight, which usually points to a more actively priced market.
Recent movement
The 24h move is modest, suggesting the market has not repriced dramatically in the latest feed.
The current displayed probability is 21%, based on the latest normalized Polymarket data available to PredictionNinja.
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