Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026? Polymarket odds
On Polymarket, Yes trades at 2%. The market settles by Dec 31, 2026, and $106K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 2¢ reads as a 2% chance. We have not matched it to a Kalshi market yet, so there is no second price.
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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.
Scheduled resolution: Dec 31, 2026.
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Common questions
What are the Polymarket odds on “Will China invade Taiwan by end of 2026?”?
On Polymarket, Yes trades at 2%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Polymarket's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Kalshi too?
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Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Polymarket US. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Polymarket odds?
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