Bio
Einar Tangen is a widely recognized commentator on global political and economic affairs, with a focus on China’s evolving role in international governance. A former lawyer, entrepreneur and investment banker, he currently resides in Beijing, where he advises on urban planning, economic strategy and cross-border investment. He is the founder of China Cities Bluebook Consulting and a principal at DGI/SMP Design, an international infrastructure and design firm with offices across Asia and Europe.
With decades of experience spanning China and the United States, Einar has held senior roles in government, law and business. Previously, he served in numerous public roles in Wisconsin, advised Chinese and Korean investment agencies, and chaired the State of Wisconsin’s International Trade Council. In China, he has been a guest lecturer at top universities, including Tsinghua University, Peking University and the University of International Business and Economics; consults with regional development zones; and contributes to Chinese state and academic publications. He authored The Kunshan Way, a foundational text on Chinese municipal development, and his latest book profiles Beijing’s Fengtai District as a case study in localized growth within a global system.
Einar earned his juris doctor from Marquette University Law School, his bachelor of arts in English from Lawrence University, and completed his A-levels in English, economics and history at St. Edward’s School in Oxford, UK.