Baron Lobstein

Beijing City, China China

Economic Officer at U.S. Embassy Beijing

Government / Military

Baron Lobstein is a career Foreign Service Officer specializing in Russian and Chinese economic affairs. He currently serves as Unit Chief for external economic affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, leading a team that covers U.S.-China trade, intellectual property rights, information technology, and related issues. Previously, as Economic Chief on the State Department’s Russia Desk and as Director for Russia on the White House National Security Council staff, he coordinated U.S. policy toward Russia in the areas of economic engagement and bilateral cooperation. His overseas postings have included Moscow, Tashkent, and Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago). Before joining the Foreign Se.