Loading...
Market
What will Japan conclude about the purpose of the buoy by end of 2024?
2
Resolution / Starting Odds
Monitoring tsunamis • 25%
Military surveillance • 25%
Scientific research • 25%
Other • 25%
Official statements from the Japanese government or major news outlets
Story
Japan Criticizes China's Installation of Buoy Over Southern Continental Shelf
Jul 5, 2024, 08:36 PM
Japan has confirmed that China has installed a buoy in the high seas over Japan's southern continental shelf in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters off Shikoku and north of Okinotori Island. The Japanese government is examining the purpose of the buoy, which Beijing claims is intended to monitor tsunamis. However, the installation has been criticized by Japan for lacking adequate explanation and is seen as a potential strain on bilateral relations. The buoy was installed in the Shikoku Basin region, and the confirmation was made on Friday.
View original story
Similar markets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Increased tensions with China • 25%
Strengthened alliances with Australia and New Zealand • 25%
Both • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Further apologies • 25%
Compensation to China • 25%
Military policy changes • 25%
No further action • 25%
Japan apologizes • 25%
China accepts Japan's explanation • 25%
No resolution • 25%
Other • 25%
Identification of new debris removal methods • 25%
Confirmation of current methods' effectiveness • 25%
Discovery of unexpected challenges • 25%
No significant findings • 25%
Diplomatic protest • 25%
Economic measures • 25%
Increased environmental monitoring • 25%
No significant response • 25%
No wrongdoing found • 25%
Minor violations found • 25%
Major violations found • 25%
Criminal charges recommended • 25%
Human Error • 25%
Technical Malfunction • 25%
Material Failure • 25%
Undetermined • 25%
Increased surveillance • 25%
Diplomatic protest • 25%
Military exercises • 25%
No action • 25%
Issue another apology • 25%
Terminate the contract employee • 25%
Change internal review policies • 25%
No further action • 25%