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Mar 18, 2026 · Industry Insights

From Replacement to Leadership: The Golden Era of Chinese Open‑Source Linux

After the CentOS shutdown, China’s open‑source Linux communities—deepin, OpenAnolis, openEuler, OpenCloudOS and OpenKylin—have formed five pillars that now dominate server, cloud, AI and desktop markets, with a projected 65% domestic OS share and a $30 billion market by 2025.