The Velvet Rope Revolution: Shanghai's High-End Entertainment Industry in the Post-Pandemic Era

[Article Content: 2500 words]I. The New Golden Age: Shanghai's Entertainment Landscape 2020-2025A. Industry Statistics:- Total venues: 3,842 licensed establishments (2024)- Market value: ¥68.7 billion (up 22% from 2019)- Employment: 184,000 hospit