**Zhang Youxia, former first-ranked vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was placed under investigation in January 2026 for “serious violations of discipline and law” and formally removed from his CMC and National People’s Congress positions by the NPC Standing Committee on August 28, 2026.** Official PLA Daily commentary tied the case to failures in maintaining party control over the armed forces and obstacles to meeting 2027 military development targets, consistent with Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption and loyalty consolidation drive across the PLA high command. As of mid-September 2026, authorities have announced only administrative and party disciplinary measures—no public criminal trial, charges, or court sentencing has been reported. In the Chinese system, such high-level cases frequently conclude through internal sanctions, expulsion, or non-public restrictions rather than swift formal prison terms. Traders therefore assign an 88% probability that Zhang will not receive a criminal prison sentence before 2027, reflecting both the pace of visible proceedings and established patterns in prior military purges.
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$165,413 Vol.
$165,413 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
11% chance
$165,413 Vol.
$165,413 Vol.
Dec 30, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Chinese General Zhang Youxia is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Zhang Youxia, former first-ranked vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was placed under investigation in January 2026 for “serious violations of discipline and law” and formally removed from his CMC and National People’s Congress positions by the NPC Standing Committee on August 28, 2026.**
Official PLA Daily commentary tied the case to failures in maintaining party control over the armed forces and obstacles to meeting 2027 military development targets, consistent with Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption and loyalty consolidation drive across the PLA high command. As of mid-September 2026, authorities have announced only administrative and party disciplinary measures—no public criminal trial, charges, or court sentencing has been reported. In the Chinese system, such high-level cases frequently conclude through internal sanctions, expulsion, or non-public restrictions rather than swift formal prison terms. Traders therefore assign an 88% probability that Zhang will not receive a criminal prison sentence before 2027, reflecting both the pace of visible proceedings and established patterns in prior military purges.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Chinese General Zhang Youxia is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jan 28, 2026, 10:22 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Chinese General Zhang Youxia is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Zhang Youxia, former first-ranked vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was placed under investigation in January 2026 for “serious violations of discipline and law” and formally removed from his CMC and National People’s Congress positions by the NPC Standing Committee on August 28, 2026.**
Official PLA Daily commentary tied the case to failures in maintaining party control over the armed forces and obstacles to meeting 2027 military development targets, consistent with Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption and loyalty consolidation drive across the PLA high command. As of mid-September 2026, authorities have announced only administrative and party disciplinary measures—no public criminal trial, charges, or court sentencing has been reported. In the Chinese system, such high-level cases frequently conclude through internal sanctions, expulsion, or non-public restrictions rather than swift formal prison terms. Traders therefore assign an 88% probability that Zhang will not receive a criminal prison sentence before 2027, reflecting both the pace of visible proceedings and established patterns in prior military purges.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Chinese General Zhang Youxia is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Zhang Youxia is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chinese government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$165,413End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jan 28, 2026, 10:22 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**Zhang Youxia, former first-ranked vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was placed under investigation in January 2026 for “serious violations of discipline and law” and formally removed from his CMC and National People’s Congress positions by the NPC Standing Committee on August 28, 2026.** Official PLA Daily commentary tied the case to failures in maintaining party control over the armed forces and obstacles to meeting 2027 military development targets, consistent with Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption and loyalty consolidation drive across the PLA high command. As of mid-September 2026, authorities have announced only administrative and party disciplinary measures—no public criminal trial, charges, or court sentencing has been reported. In the Chinese system, such high-level cases frequently conclude through internal sanctions, expulsion, or non-public restrictions rather than swift formal prison terms. Traders therefore assign an 88% probability that Zhang will not receive a criminal prison sentence before 2027, reflecting both the pace of visible proceedings and established patterns in prior military purges.
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