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).