Shanghai: Shanghai authorities have held “preliminary talks” with Taylor Swift’s team about the possibility of the pop superstar performing in the city, according to a report by Chinese media outlet The Paper on Tuesday. The discussions were confirmed by Zhang Qi, deputy director of Shanghai’s culture and tourism bureau.
Swift’s “Eras” global tour, which concluded last year, became the first tour in history to surpass $1 billion in revenue. The record-breaking performances were credited with bringing substantial economic benefits to cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Despite her immense popularity in China, Swift did not perform in the country during the tour.
Zhang, speaking on the sidelines of a local political event, stated that Swift’s team had been engaged in discussions during a visit to the city. “As for whether it can take place in the end, we feel that it will have to depend on the market and the attractiveness of the city of Shanghai. But we are optimistic that there may be hope this year,” he remarked.
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Swift’s publicist has not yet issued a statement regarding the report, leaving fans eager for confirmation about the potential Shanghai concert.
