Events from the year 1854 in China.
Incumbents
- Xianfeng Emperor (4th year)
Viceroys
- Viceroy of Zhili — Guiliang
- Viceroy of Min-Zhe — Wang Yide
- Viceroy of Huguang — Wu Wenrong then Taiyong then Yang Pei
- Viceroy of Shaan-Gan — Yi Tang
- Viceroy of Liangguang — Ye Mingchen
- Viceroy of Yun-Gui — Wu Raodian then Wu Zhenyu
- Viceroy of Sichuan — Yurui then Huang Zonghan
- Viceroy of Liangjiang — Yiliang
Events
- Nian Rebellion
- Taiping Rebellion
- Miao Rebellion (1854–73)
- Red Turban Rebellion (1854–1856)
- the first Chinese laborers arrive in Jamaica