Will Trump and Putin meet next in China?
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Watch for: This market depends on whether the very next in-person encounter between the two leaders takes place in China before the end of 2026.
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This market depends on whether the very next in-person encounter between the two leaders takes place in China before the end of 2026. The rules specifically require a direct personal interaction, such as a handshake, conversation, or exchange of words, explicitly excluding mere proximity, eye contact, or co-presence in the same room. Resolution relies on a consensus of credible reporting rather than an official diplomatic record or government registry, meaning deciders will evaluate media accounts to confirm both the location and whether an interaction occurred. If the leaders meet in any other country first, or if no meeting occurs before the deadline, the outcome will resolve negatively.
- Resolver
- High
- Timing
- Low
- Wording
- Low
- Exceptions
- Low
AI-generated analysis · google/gemini-3.7-flash ·
Current price
95%
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Why it moved
No big moves in the last 7 days.
Resolution rules
This market will resolve according to the location of the next meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve to "No meeting by December 31" if no qualifying meeting occurs during this market's timeframe. A meeting is defined as any encounter where Putin and Trump are all present and interact with each other in person. An exchange of words, handshake, direct conversation, or other clear personal interaction between the named individuals will qualify as a meeting. Merely standing in proximity, making eye contact, or being present in the same room or event without direct interaction will not qualify. For this market, Gulf states are defined as the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market explained
This market measures whether the next in-person meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin occurs in China by December 31, 2026. A qualifying meeting requires direct personal interaction rather than mere shared presence.
How it resolves
The market resolves to Yes if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin next meet in person in China between market creation and December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. A qualifying meeting requires direct personal interaction such as an exchange of words, a handshake, or direct conversation. Merely being in the same room, standing in proximity, or making eye contact does not qualify. The market resolves to No if their next meeting occurs in a different location, or to "No meeting by December 31" if no qualifying meeting takes place during the timeframe. A consensus of credible reporting decides the resolution.
Resolution source
A consensus of credible reporting
AI-generated analysis · google/gemini-3.7-flash ·