Do Korean Hugging Face uploads lean on Chinese bases, with Alibaba Qwen at 46.8%?

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Yes, per 36Kr citing Rockbridge Network Korea. Chinese bases totaled 49.3%, ahead of US bases at 35.9% and Korean bases at 14.9%.

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    36Kr reports that Rockbridge Network Korea found 1,845 Hugging Face models from Korean developers in Jan–Aug 2026, with 49.3% based on Chinese models and Alibaba Qwen alone at 46.8%, ahead of US bases at 35.9% and Korean bases at 14.9%.

    Source: 36Kr
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