The following lists events that happened during 1881 in China. Incumbents Guangxu Emperor (7th year) Regent: Empress Dowager Cixi Events February February 24 - Zeng Jize and the Russian representative concluded the Treaty of Saint Petersburg. July July 20 - earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred in Gansu and Lanzhou. Deaths April 8 - Empress Dowager Ci'an. (aged 43; Born on 12 August 1837) References