Threads, formerly known as Twitter, was quickly hailed as the "Twitter killer" and has swiftly become the fastest-growing social media platform globally. As of Jan 2024, Threads boasts around 160 million users worldwide.
Despite Twitter's historically lukewarm reception in the Chinese social media market, Threads has successfully garnered a significant active user base in Hong Kong, which is a notable accomplishment over a year after its global launch.
In a twist of events, many Hong Kong users have even begun using Threads (mainly in Cantonese) as an alternative to local forums, with some claiming it has surpassed the popularity of LIHKG, one of the most well-known forums in the city.
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