The following lists events that happened during 1909 in China. Incumbents Emperor: Xuantong Emperor（Empress Dowager Longyu proxy） Regent: Zaifeng, Prince Chun Events Chinese provinces (except Xinjiang) hold elections for the first time, for provincial legislatures and the National Assembly. January 2 - The Qing government dismissed Yuan Shikai. References 1900s in China Years of the 20th century in China