[Fully Booked] William Klein on US-China Relations and the Future of the Transatlantic Relation Go back »
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Time2023-03-09 | 08:00 - 09:30
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Venue:Symphony Room,1F, Kempinski Hotel Beijing
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Address:Kempinski Hotel Beijing, Liangmaqiao Road No.50, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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Fee:Members: 350 |
Non Members: 700
Tensions between the US and China have intensified to a worrying extent over the past few months. While the ongoing struggle to gain technological dominance is one reason, the relationship has been put under further strain due to developments related to Taiwan, the South China Sea, straying balloons, ideological and economic competition, and the relative positions taken by both countries following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With the future of US-China relations set to have fundamental implications for the rest of the world, business leaders have had to rethink their long-term strategies and even prepare worst-case scenarios.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome William Klein, Consulting Partner at FGS Global, to share his insights on how US-China relations are likely to develop, and what the impact could be on the European and American business communities in China. He will also explore how the EU positions itself in the competition and what the transatlantic relationship may look like in the future.
As a former top US diplomat, William represented the diplomatic, economic and security interests of the United States in China and advocated for the continuation of constructive dialogue with government officials, think tanks, academia and the private sector against the backdrop of dramatic changes in US-China relations.
This event will take place onsite at Symphony Room,1F, Kempinski Hotel Beijingfrom 08:00–09:30 am on 9th March (Thursday).
*Onsite seating is limited to a maximum of 25 and will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.
Agenda
08:00-08:30 Registration & Breakfast
08:30-08:35 Welcome remarks by Jens Eskelund, Vice President, European Chamber
08:35-09:05 Briefing from William Klein
09:05-09:30 Discussion and networking hosted by Jens Eskelund, Vice President, European Chamber
Terms & Conditions
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Speakers
Mr. William (Bill) Klein
Mr. William (Bill) Klein
Former top U.S. diplomat and investment banker William "Bill" Klein joined FGS Global's Government Affairs, Policy & Advocacy practice as Consulting Partner in February 2022. Klein was a member of the United States Senior Foreign Service until 2021 and most recently served as the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. In this role, he represented the diplomatic, economic and security interests of the United States in China and advocated for the continuation of constructive dialogue with government officials, think tanks, academia and the private sector against the backdrop of dramatic changes in US-China relations. At FGS Global, Klein helps international corporates and investors assess geopolitical uncertainties and complexities and advises them on how to navigate political and regulatory environments at the national and global level. He is leading our geopolitical advisory on Ukraine and Russia matters.
Prior to joining the firm, he spent a total of over 20 years in the diplomatic service of the United States, representing its diplomatic, economic and security interests in China, Taiwan, Ukraine, Israel, India, Qatar and Washington, DC. Earlier, he built and led profitable capital markets teams for German banks in Frankfurt am Main and Leipzig.
Bill studied Economics at the Freie Universität Berlin and History and Mass Communication at the University of Utah. He is also a non-resident senior associate at the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
Mr. Jens Eskelund
Mr. Jens Eskelund
Jens Eskelund was born in 1970 in Aarhus, Denmark. He holds an MA in philosophy and has studied at University of Aarhus and University of Texas at Austin. He has also pursued studies in Chinese at Renmin University in Beijing. Coming to Beijing as a student in 1998, Jens Eskelund began his career in China as Commercial Officer at the Danish Embassy to China before taking on a position in marketing for Maersk Line in Beijing in 2000. He has since held positions as General Manager for Public Affairs for Maersk Line in China and later Director of Public Affairs for North Asia before assuming his present role as Chief Representative for Maersk in the Greater China Area and North-East Asia. Primary focus areas comprise engaging government entities, institutions and trade associations on matters of policy, regulatory environment and business development on behalf of the companies within the Maersk Group.
Jens Eskelund is a former Chairman of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China as well as the Vice President and Chair of Maritime Working Group of the European Chamber. Jens was elected as the President of European Chamber in May 2023.
Jens Eskelund is married and has two sons.