Shanghai has entered preliminary talks with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift about a potential concert this year, according to a local tourism official, as Chinese cities aim to attract international stars and fire up the economy.

The entertainment industry is stepping up for China’s economy in a week that has been dominated by conversations about TikTok and potential alternative apps and investments. The focus has shifted to the American music icon,

A potential Taylor Swift performance in Shanghai is being discussed for 2025, according to reports from Chinese media. Preliminary talks have reportedly taken place between Swift’s team and local authorities.

Similarly, although Swifties have had field days, looking out for crumbs to watch Taylor Swift take center stage in the future, the debates and discussions on her next era have paused with Hollywood in its worst one so far.