The potential for a deadly clash between US and Chinese armed forces before 2024 has been elevated by increasing tensions in their relations, including trade wars and military build-ups. A direct fatality resulting from gunfire or explosives would be considered a resolution. The question resolves if at any time between June 1, 2021, and January 1, 2024, credible media reports indicate forces from both sides have engaged in a deadly conflict involving the use of guns or explosives, with at least one death occurring as a result. The scope of the clash is not limited to specific locations, and the type of weapon used (less than lethal) does not factor into the resolution criteria. A member of either side's armed forces causing a civilian fatality would not be considered sufficient for a "Yes" resolution.