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Last updated on Feb 11, 2022
Summary: Located at the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River and with the Huangpu River running directly through its heart, Shanghai is one of the most important cities in China. Roughly 25 million people call home to this international hub of trade and finance.
What is life like in Shanghai?
When we asked people living in Shanghai what life is like and how people spend their time, they said:
"Shanghai, in some ways is a very modern city like Tokyo or New York but very interesting between the duplicity of the modern and old at one time. Expat lives revolve around whatever they'd like it to be, whether it is school or family or sports or social clubs. One can find ones interest in some manner here," commented one expat who made the move to Shanghai.
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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Shanghai accepting of differences?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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