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,

Taylor Swift, who recently wrapped up her history making Eras Tour, is reportedly gearing up for more performances. According to Reuters, the So High School crooner’s team held

In October 2024, Swift's concert documentary Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour released globally, The film screened in China for 69 days, drawing over 2 million viewers and grossing 100 million yuan ($13.8 million) becoming the highest-grossing music documentary in Chinese box-office history.

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.

The American pop superstar's most recent performance in China was in 2019. In 2014, she brought her Red tour to Shanghai, with tickets for the show at the Mercedes-Benz Arena selling out in one minute, the fastest in China's history. Luo Bin contributed to the story.

Shanghai authorities are in early discussions with pop star Taylor Swift's team to bring her tour to the city. Swift’s 'Eras' tour, previously grossing over $1 billion, uplifted economies globally. Zhang Qi,

Taylor Swift recently earned another exciting title ahead of her surprise musical performance in China. The renowned musician is expecting to perform next in China after concluding her record-breaking The Eras Tour in December.

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.