Faydang Lobliayao

Faydang Lobliayao was a Hmong leading politician in Laos during the anti-French Colonial Regime war in the period of 1947-1954 and the American Secret War in Indochina in the period of 1955-1975.
Faydang was the son of Kiatong Lo Bliayao.. He felt that the leadership position of Tasseng should be passed from his father to him; but instead it was passed to Ly Foung. He petitioned the colonial French government for the position but was denied. He and his fellow clansmen aided the Japanese in their occupation of Indochina for a short period of time between 1944-1945. As late as 1947, he made contact with the Lao Issara, most notably Prince Souphanouvong. He served as Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction and Vice President of the Supreme People's Assembly.
His younger brother was Nyiaveu Lobliayao, also a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
Faydang was never a party member. He was recognised as one of the four national heroes of Laos and received a full state funeral. His direct relative is currently the vice-president.