
China, Taiwan and US–China tension
Analysis
8 developments from 8 outlets in the past week.
Forecast
Will the United States and Japan conduct a joint military exercise within Taiwan's territorial waters or airspace by April 1, 2027?Poll
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How the odds moved
Will the United States and Japan conduct a joint military exercise within Taiwan's territorial waters or airspace by April 1, 2027?
No moves yet. The odds change only when one of the events below is confirmed by at least two outlets or an official source.
What would move the odds
These are possible future events Zoose is watching for, not news. None has happened unless it is marked Confirmed.
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Possible · not happened 45% chanceChina conducts 'encirclement' drills If it happens: ↑ Yes, joint exercise occurs ↓ No joint exercise occursWill it happen by Apr 1?
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Possible · not happened 25% chanceTaiwan formally invites US-Japan observers If it happens: ↑ Yes, joint exercise occurs ↓ No joint exercise occursWill it happen by Apr 1?
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Possible · not happened 60% chanceUS-Japan statement on Taiwan security If it happens: ↑ Yes, joint exercise occursWill it happen by Apr 1?
Started at 28% / 72% on Oct 24. Each event can fire once.
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Will the United States and Japan conduct a joint military exercise within Taiwan's territorial waters or airspace by April 1, 2027?
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New forecast: Will the United States and Japan conduct a joint military exercise within Taiwan's territorial waters or airspace by April 1, 2027? Starting odds: Yes, joint exercise occurs 28%, No joint exercise occurs 72%.
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