1853 in China

Events from the year 1853 in China.

Incumbents

• Xianfeng Emperor (3rd year)

Viceroys

• Viceroy of Zhili — Nergingge (dismissed), Guiliang

Events

• Nian Rebellion
• Taiping Rebellion
• March — Battle of Nanjing (1853), Taiping forces capture Nanjing
• May 8 — Northern Expedition launched with the aim of capturing Beijing
• May 19 — Western Expedition launched along the Yangtze River
• A Xiang Army branch led by Guo Songtao retakes Nanchang, Jiangxi from the Taiping forces
• a conflict between Han and Hui miners in Yunnan contributes to the later Panthay Rebellion
• Small Swords Society uprising in Shanghai begins

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