1644 in China
# 1644 in China

Events from the year 1644 in China.

## Incumbents

* Ming dynasty – Chongzhen Emperor
* Southern Ming - Hongguang Emperor
* Qing dynasty – Shunzhi Emperor
   * Co-regent: Dorgon
   * Co-regent: Jirgalang
* Shun dynasty – Li Zicheng

## Events

* Transition from Ming to Qing
   * February and April 1644 - Battle of Beijing fought between forces of the Ming Dynasty and rebel forces led by Li Zicheng
   * May 27 - Battle of Shanhai Pass

## Births

* Yang Jin (楊晉 ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter

## Deaths

* Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide
