Taylor Swift might have unwittingly stumbled into politically fraught territory in China with her latest business venture: the singer-songwriter intends to bring to the country her line of branded clothing and merchandise that features the slogan: “T.S. 1989.”
The clothing line has a targeted August launch, in cooperation with the e-commerce giant JD.com. Images available so far indicate that the Chinese line will carry “1989” emblazoned on T-shirts, dresses, and accessories—whether the initials will precede the year is unclear.

Promotional material for Taylor Swift's "1989" clothing line in China. Screenshot via Heritage66 Company/weibo.com