1368 in China
# 1368 in China

The following occurred in 1368 in China.

## Incumbents

* Yuan dynasty – Ukhaghatu Khan Toghon Temür (Emperor Shun)
* Ming dynasty – Hongwu Emperor (1st year)

## Events

* 23 January – Zhu Yuanzhang claims the Mandate of Heaven and establishes the Ming dynasty, becoming Hongwu Emperor.
* Zhu sends an army toward the Yuan capital, Khanbaliq (present-day Beijing).
