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