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Former Diplomat William Klein on Trump-Xi Summits
William Klein's Extensive Diplomatic Career
William Klein served for over two decades as a US diplomat, holding several senior roles at the United States’ embassy in Beijing from 2016 to 2021. His career also included work at the American Institute in Taiwan and on the US State Department’s China desk in Washington. He further occupied US diplomatic posts in South Asia, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union. Currently, Klein is a consulting partner with FGS Global, a Berlin-based firm, focusing on US-China and EU-China relationships.
Insights into US-China High-Level Engagements
The article, accessible to SCMP Plus readers, offers Klein's in-depth perspective on the Trump-Xi summits, informed by his extensive diplomatic background. His experience provides crucial insights into the complexities of US-China relations, with his specific postings in China offering a unique vantage point on high-level interactions between the two nations.
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-20)*
