The following lists events that happened during 1881 in China.
Incumbents Guangxu Emperor (7th year) Regent: Empress Dowager Cixi
Viceroys Viceroy of Zhili — Li Hongzhang Viceroy of Min-Zhe — He Jing Viceroy of Huguang — Li Hanzhang Viceroy of Shaan-Gan — Yang Changjun then Zeng Guoquan then Tan Zhonglin Viceroy of Liangguang — Zhang Shusheng Viceroy of Yun-Gui — Liu Changyou Viceroy of Sichuan — Ding Baozhen Viceroy of Liangjiang — Liu Kunyi then Peng Yulin then Zuo Zongtang
Events February February 24 - Zeng Jize and the Russian representative concluded the Treaty of Saint Petersburg. July July 20 - earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred in Gansu and Lanzhou.
Deaths April 8 - Empress Dowager Ci'an. (aged 43; Born on 12 August 1837)
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