1889 in China

Events from the year 1889 in China.

Incumbents

 * Guangxu Emperor (15th year)
 * Regent: Empress Dowager Cixi

Viceroys

 * Viceroy of Zhili — Li Hongzhang
 * Viceroy of Min-Zhe — Bian Baodi
 * Viceroy of Huguang — Yulu then Zhang Zhidong
 * Viceroy of Shaan-Gan — Yang Changjun
 * Viceroy of Liangguang — Zhang Zhidong then Li Hanzhang
 * Viceroy of Yun-Gui — Cen Yuying then Tan Junpei then Wang Wenshao
 * Viceroy of Sichuan — Liu Bingzhang
 * Viceroy of Liangjiang — Zeng Guoquan

Events

 * Consort Jin, probably received the Jadeite Cabbage as part of her dowry for her wedding to Emperor Guangxu.