Geopolitics

Will China blockade Taiwan in 2026?

3% say yes

About the same as yesterday.

Decided by official government/military statements plus a credible reporting, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM .

Each share pays $1 if it happens, so 3¢ means about a 3% chance.

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The short version

If that hasn’t happened by the deadline (December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET), the answer is No.

Possible results

YesThe event in the question happens before the deadline.3%
What has to happen
China (People's Republic of China) announces it has established or otherwise de facto establishes an aerial or naval blockade for the territory of Taiwan (Republic of China) by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
NoThe deadline passes without it happening.97%
What has to happen
That doesn’t happen by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

The one trap

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Price chart

Yes 3%No 97%

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The details

Rule note: the announcement countsNo single official source

Fine-print risk

Medium (30/100)

settles on the official announcement

Official source: settlement runs on Official government/military statements plus a consensus of credible reporting (no single primary feed). Has no single feed: settlement relies on consensus reporting. No recorded moves for this market yet.
Fine print: A qualifying official announcement settles Yes; implementation is not required. Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Source named: Official government/military statements plus a consensus of credible reporting (not a tracked official feed, no release history)

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Key lines from the rules (Polymarket)

“This market will resolve to "Yes" if China (People's Republic of China) announces it has established or otherwise de facto establishes an aerial or naval…”
“The resolution source for this market will be a broad consensus of credible reporting.”
“Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".”

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