Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce
The Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce was established on July 29, 2015, after receiving approval from Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Trade. Initially proposed in 2011 by Lin Zhenchao (林振潮), then-chairman of the Vientiane Chinese Council, the organization was formally launched in 2014-2015 under the leadership of Zhang Mingqiang (張明強) as its first president. Based in the Longbasha Villa district, the Chamber claimed it would serve as a platform to “unite overseas Chinese businesspeople” and “contribute to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.” The organization said it aimed to facilitate Sino-Lao business cooperation under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Laos while maintaining close ties with overseas Chinese community organizations. The Chamber described itself as the first Chinese business organization established in Laos by overseas Chinese residents.