nov 1, 1999 - Shanda (盛大) Network, later known as Shanda Interactive Entertainment, was established as one of China’s earliest online entertainment companies that later became a major force in the country’s online gaming industry.

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Originally established as an online animation and virtual community company, Shanda’s first product was "HomeValley" (归谷), a networked virtual community platform.

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