Caroline was Europe Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office in London from October 2016 until July 2019 and served as
Her Majesty’s Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao from 2012 to
2016.
HM The Queen appointed the new Ambassador after the Prime
Minister approved the successful candidate on the recommendation
of the Foreign Secretary. The request for agrément has been
approved by the Chinese Government.
Caroline Wilson is expected to take up her appointment in
September. She succeeds who has completed her
tour.
Foreign Secretary said:
This is an important juncture in the UK’s relationship with
China, with both opportunities and challenges. Caroline is an
outstanding diplomat, who will help us navigate the path ahead.
Caroline Wilson said:
It is an incredible opportunity to be asked to represent the UK
in China at this critical time. As major economies and leading
members of the global community, the UK and China must continue
to work together to develop our partnership.
I look forward to returning to China to take the relationship
forward.
Biography
Caroline joined the Foreign Office in 1995 after qualifying as a
Barrister-at-law.
She completed Mandarin language training at Beijing Normal
University before taking up her first role overseas at the
British Embassy in Beijing from 1997-2000.
Caroline was posted to the UK Representation to the European
Union in Brussels in 2001 and served as Private Secretary to the
Foreign Secretary from 2004-2006.
Caroline was then seconded to the Cabinet Office European
Secretariat as Deputy Director. From 2008-12 she served at the
British Embassy in Moscow as Minister Counsellor.
Caroline then went on to become Her Majesty’s Consul General to
Hong Kong and Macao from 2012 to 2016.
Returning to London, Caroline was appointed Europe Director at
the FCO, a role she held from 2016 to 2019.
Caroline is fluent in Mandarin. Her Chinese name is 吴若兰.
