China’s chamber of commerce in Laos appoints new leadership

The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Laos has appointed a new executive board to pursue trade and industry cooperation and make a greater contribution to Lao-Chinese economic development.

Mr Shen Xue Qin.

The new board members were announced at a meeting of the China General Chamber of Commerce in Laos held in Vientiane on Monday, which was attended by representatives of more than 110 member businesses along with officials from relevant government bodies and other chamber members in Laos, and industry leaders from the finance, energy, trade, mining and other sectors.
The meeting elected the General Manager of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Vientiane branch, Mr Shen Xue Qin, as the new President of the China General Chamber of Commerce in Laos.
“The responsibility is great and the mission is glorious and I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by the organisation and my colleagues in the China General Chamber of Commerce in Laos,” Mr Shen Xue Qin said.
The new council will be guided by the Chinese Embassy to Laos and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
“We will fully implement new development concepts and ensure overall deployment of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative, towards the betterment of China-Laos economics and trade,” Mr Shen Xue Qin said.
The new executive board will first focus on providing good service to member businesses and safeguarding their rights and interests.
The provision of good service is a top priority for members of the China General Chamber of Commerce and is the overall goal of the chamber.
The new executive board will continue to listen to the needs and voices of chamber members, learn from the advanced experience of other chambers of commerce, strengthen services and improve their quality and efficiency, and revitalise members’ respect for the chamber.

Members of the new and former executive board of the China General Chamber of Commerce gather with government officials after their election.

The board will seek to improve members’ satisfaction with the work of the chamber, and lead members in taking the initiative and actively participating in the affairs of the chamber, so as to further enhance the responsiveness and cohesion of the chamber.
Secondly, the new board will aim to establish a good government-enterprise environment to help members solve their problems.
The new executive board will strive to communicate effectively with government enterprises, represent Chinese businesses in dialogue with the Lao government, respond to the needs of Chinese businesses, and create a healthy and productive business environment.

Participants attend the election meeting of the 7th China General Chamber of Commerce in Laos, which took place in Vientiane on Monday.

“I believe that everyone present here is an outstanding enterprise representative and that with the help of colleagues in the chamber of commerce and coordination led by governing units, the problems encountered by member businesses will be resolved,” Mr Shen Xue Qin said.
Thirdly, the new board will aim to improve the chamber’s publicity operations, tell the Chinese story well, and act as a good voice for China.
Representatives of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Thanongsinh Kanlaya, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Chinese Embassy to Laos, Mr Wang Chang, congratulated Mr Shen Xue Qin on his election as the new president of the China General Chamber of Commerce in Laos and advised him to ensure he carried out his duties effectively and successfully.

By Times Reporters
 (Latest Update November 5, 2024)