It's been a long time since I've seen the grand ***! Maybe 20 years ago, the first online game we came into contact with may have been "Grand Legend", and I still charged 100 yuan to play Bubble Hall at that time! When did this online game tycoon, who started as a gamer, come to the United States and now become an "American landlord"?
From an online game giant to an American land tycoon, the trajectory of **'s life is like a transnational business legend. Once the creator of the legendary game empire, he now owns nearly 200,000 acres of woodland in Oregon, USA, and has become a heavyweight in the American land rankings. How did this mysterious Chinese entrepreneur embark on this unusual path step by step?
This name may be a little unfamiliar to players born in the 90s or even 00s, but for those players who have experienced the era of Chinese online games, it is an unforgettable legend. His story is not only about games, but also about dreams, changes and crossovers.
20 years ago, Shanda Network, founded by **, has become a leading enterprise in China's online games with "Legend". The grandeur at that time was a myth in the hearts of countless players, and it was also the starting point of *** wealth. However, when the game empire was established, ** did not stop, his vision was broader, and his ambitions were more ambitious.
In 2015, Oregon's timberland was purchased from the U.S. Residential Mortgage Corporation for $85 million. This land is not only a piece of woodland, but also a symbol of cross-border investment. As a result, his name appeared on the U.S. "landowner" rankings, ranking 82nd, making him the second-largest non-U.S. citizen landowner in the United States.
The value of this land is not only in its size, but also in its location and potential. Bull Springs Skyline Forest, a woodland that accounts for 20% of Oregon's total land area, is adjacent to the Deschutes National Forest and just minutes from the small town of Bend.
However, **'s ambitions don't stop there. In 2012, Shanda fully transformed into an investment company, and also began his "retirement" road. In 2014, he sold all of his stakes in Shanda Games and officially stepped down as chairman. But that doesn't mean he's quitting, on the contrary, he's starting a new journey.
In 2016, the Tianqiao Brain Science Institute (TCCI) was established and a $1 billion research project focused on brain science research. In 2017, the Shanghai Institute of Brain Health was established, cooperating with top medical institutions in China to promote the development of brain science research in China.
In October 2023, this transformation of ** stems from his personal experience. At the same time as the company was achieving great success, he began to experience severe panic attacks. This got him thinking about what happens to the human brain when these attacks occur, and it also led him to decide to bring entrepreneurial thinking to the field of neuroscience.
We bring entrepreneurial thinking to neuroscience. For example, artificial intelligence can greatly accelerate the pace of scientific research, so we organize and support AI summer camps around the world. We are also currently building several AI centers that scientists will be able to utilize. We have been pushing for new interdisciplinary approaches to brain science and have come up with innovative ways to support young scientists to drive the next big breakthrough. * Said so at the time.
The story is a story about constant exploration and cross-bordering. He is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also an explorer who has the courage to challenge the unknown. Every step of his journey inspires us to pursue our dreams and explore uncharted territory. His story may not be over yet, but it is enough for us to be moved and admired. Let's look forward to the next legend of this legendary entrepreneur.