58 Lao
58 Lao was established in 2012 in Vientiane, Laos’ capital, as one of the country’s first Chinese-language media platforms. According to academic research presented at the Tenth World Chinese Media Forum, the platform claimed to have become “one of the most influential Chinese-language media in Laos” by 2019. The network operates as part of Laos Future Media Co., Ltd., with technological support from Shenzhen Wangce Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳网策科技有限公司). The platform’s mission involves serving the Chinese community in Laos by delivering news, policy updates, business information, and lifestyle content through WeChat and print media. The company claims to be “currently the only Chinese information classification and publishing platform that has obtained filing permits from both China and Laos.”