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,

Shanghai authorities have held "preliminary talks" with pop superstar Taylor Swift's team over the possibility of her performing in the Chinese financial hub, Chinese media outlet The Paper reported on Tuesday citing a city official.

Shanghai's economy is expected to grow at a year-on-year rate of about 5 percent in 2024, ushering in a brand new era of 5 trillion yuan (US$682 billion), Mayor Gong Zheng said today.

A Taylor Swift performance in Shanghai is being rumored for 2025. Preliminary talks have reportedly taken place between Swift’s team and local authorities. This has sparked excitement among Chinese fans of the pop star,

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.