Facts Checked below for your info regarding Chinese Famines and I can go back further if you want.

Fact number One   Chinese Famine 1876

Fact number Two   Chinese Famine  1907

Fact number Three Chinese Famine  1910

Fact number Four   Chinese Famine  1928

Fact number Five    Chinese Famine  1942

Fact number Six      Chinese Famine  1958

Fact number Seven Chinese Famine  1960