Phong, also known as Kha Phong and Kniang, is an Austroasiatic language of the MonâÂÂKhmer family, spoken in Laos. Its nearest relatives are the fellow Xinh Mul tongues, the Khang language and Puoc language, both spoken in Vietnam. The number of speakers of Phong-Kniang is estimated at 30,700.
Phong Kaneng and Phong Kniang are dialects. Phong is spoken in northeastern Laos, such as in Hua Muong, Sam Neua Province.
In colonial French sources, it has also been referred to as Kha Phong, Pou Kanieng, and KâÂÂnieng.