How long will Xi and Takaichi shake hands?
Odds right now: 2–6s 42%, 6–10s 21%, <2s 16%.
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How long will Xi and Takaichi shake hands: the story so far
Updated November 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM UTC from live market data.
As of November 11, 2026, Polymarket traders see 2–6s as the most likely outcome at 42%, ahead of 6–10s (21%) and <2s (16%). 7 outcomes are trading in all. 2–6s has fallen 9 points since November 10, from 51% to 42%. 6–10s has fallen 30 points since November 10, from 51% to 21%. In the last 24 hours 2–6s lost 2 points.
$15K has been traded on this event, $14K of it in the last 24 hours, and $35K sits in the order books. Among the largest holders of “2–6s”, wallets with $25K+ in past Polymarket profits have 74% of their money on No.
Trading is scheduled to end on December 1, 2026. How it resolves: Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19, 2026, which will be hosted by Xi Jinping. This market will resolve according to the length of the longest filmed handshake between Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi during this summit.
Which side the winners are on
The top holders of “2–6s”, weighted by what each wallet has made on Polymarket all-time. 8 of them have made $25K+.
When proven winners lean against the price, it’s worth a second look. When they agree with it, the price is probably fair.
Big bets in this market that stand out
Orders of $500+ from the last 30 days, scored for new wallets, first markets, long odds and size. Evidence, not accusations — and never a name.
Nothing unusual in the last few hours — big bets are coming from established wallets at normal odds.
How it actually resolves
The written rules below decide this market — not the headline.
Full rules from Polymarket
Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19, 2026, which will be hosted by Xi Jinping. This market will resolve according to the length of the longest filmed handshake between Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi during this summit. Any handshake recorded during the summit will qualify. For the purposes of this market, the summit begins when Sanae Takaichi enters the terrestrial or maritime territory of China and ends once Sanae Takaichi physically departs from Chinese territory. If no handshake occurs during the summit, or if Sanae Takaichi does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of China by November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Shenzhen time, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. If a handshake is photographed but not captured on video, this market will resolve to "Photographed only". Duration will be measured from the exact moment their hands make initial physical contact until the exact moment either breaks contact. If the measured duration falls exactly on the boundary between two duration brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket. Qualifying Requirements: The handshake must be voluntary, intentional, and in person. Direct hand-to-hand contact is required (gloves or mittens are permitted). The handshake must be clearly visible on video from start to finish. Non-qualifying examples: Fist bumps, hugs, waves, or other non-handshake greetings. Any handshake that is too unclear to measure. Only photographic evidence exists without a way to measure duration. Video or photographic evidence of the handshake must be released during the calendar days (Shenzhen time) of the summit to qualify. This market may resolve at the end of the calendar day (Shenzhen time) that Sanae Takaichi physically departs from Chinese territory at the end of the summit. If Sanae Takaichi does not physically enter the terrestrial or maritime territory of China by November 30, 2026, 11:59 PM Shenzhen time, this market will resolve to “No Handshake”. The resolution source will be video footage.
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What are the odds of How long will Xi and Takaichi shake hands?
On Polymarket, 2–6s is trading at 42%. Other outcomes: 2–6s 42%, 6–10s 21%, <2s 16%. Prices update live.
What’s going on with How long will Xi and Takaichi shake hands?
As of November 11, 2026, Polymarket traders see 2–6s as the most likely outcome at 42%, ahead of 6–10s (21%) and <2s (16%). 7 outcomes are trading in all. 2–6s has fallen 9 points since November 10, from 51% to 42%. 6–10s has fallen 30 points since November 10, from 51% to 21%. In the last 24 hours 2–6s lost 2 points.
When does this market end?
It is scheduled to end on December 1, 2026, then settles once the result is confirmed under its rules.
What does Cleus predict?
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