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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