1859 in China

Events from the year 1859 in China.

Incumbents

 * Xianfeng Emperor (10th year)

Events

 * Nian Rebellion
 * Second Opium War
 * Battle of Taku Forts (1859)
 * Taiping Rebellion
 * Hong Rengan arrives in Tianjing, reunited with Hong Xiuquan
 * Miao Rebellion (1854–1873)
 * Amur Annexation
 * Panthay Rebellion

Births

 * September 16 – Yuan Shikai, president of the Republic of China