- Lai Ching-te out as President of Taiwan by December 31, 2026?5¢5%
Lai Ching-te remains firmly in office as Taiwan’s president through his term ending in 2028, with no viable path to removal by year-end 2026 driving the 93.5% trader consensus against early departure. His October 2026 National Day address emphasized domestic economic relief, defense investments to deter conflict, and openness to U.S.-China dialogue while rejecting subordination, reflecting continued active governance without signs of resignation, health concerns, or successful legislative action. Opposition parties hold insufficient seats for impeachment thresholds, and ongoing constitutional disputes over budgets and legislation have produced deadlock rather than ouster proceedings. Recent focus on tariffs, AI policy, and international ties further signals stability, consistent with historical patterns where presidents complete terms absent extraordinary events.
Rules
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Lai Ching-te ceases to be President of Taiwan for any period of time between market creation and the specified date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. An announcement of Lai Ching-te's resignation/removal before this market's end date will immediately resolve this market to "Yes", regardless of when the announced resignation/removal goes into effect. If the specified individual is detained, effectively removed from the specified position, or otherwise permanently prevented from fulfilling the duties of the specified position within this market’s timeframe, it will qualify for a “Yes” resolution. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Lai Ching-te and the government of Taiwan; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.