# Qwen 3.0

Architect of Alibaba’s Qwen Steps Down Abruptly, Raising Questions for China’s Open‑Source AI Drive

Lin Junyang, a leading architect of Alibaba’s open‑source Qwen models, announced his sudden resignation on March 4, saying he needed to rest. His exit raises questions about continuity at a flagship Chinese AI programme even as Alibaba signals the team should continue with existing plans.