1644 in China
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Events from the year 1644 in China.
Incumbents
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 (æ¥æ ca. (1644-1728) was a Chinese painter
Deaths
- Chongzhen Emperor, committed suicide