
Shanghai has a population of about 24 million people. It is a cosmopolitan city and highly diverse, with many immigrants from all over China and the world. The local Shanghainese people have a reputation for business acumen and a fast paced lifestyle.
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool, damp winters. The summer temperatures frequently exceed 35 °C. typhoon affects the city in the late summer and early autumn. The winter is chilly but rarely sees snow or freezing temperatures.