Will the People’s Republic of China switch to a ‘launch on warning’ nuclear posture by 2028?
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No 59.5%
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Updated 15 hours ago
StaleJun 27, 24, 7:28 AM UTCJan 14, 28, 12:59 PM UTC
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China currently has a second strike nuclear posture, meaning it is not prepared to launch on warning of incoming missiles.
- Instead it has most of its nuclear warheads in storage, with a focus on survivability for a second strike.
- This market will resolve YES if at any point before 2027 China adopts a ‘launch on warning’ doctrine.
- For clarity, the ability to shift to a launch-on-warning posture during heightened tensions will not count unless such a shift actually occurs.
- The following may help in forming a view:
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/04/world/asia/china-nuclear-missiles.html
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the current odds for Will the People’s Republic of China switch to a ‘launch on warning’ nuclear posture by 2028??
- Manifold Markets prices No at 60% as of September 8, 2026.
- When does Will the People’s Republic of China switch to a ‘launch on warning’ nuclear posture by 2028? resolve?
- Will the People’s Republic of China switch to a ‘launch on warning’ nuclear posture by 2028? is scheduled to resolve on January 14, 2028.
- How is Will the People’s Republic of China switch to a ‘launch on warning’ nuclear posture by 2028? settled?
- Manifold Markets settles this market as follows: China currently has a second strike nuclear posture, meaning it is not prepared to launch on warning of incoming missiles.