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