Andrew Salmon

Seoul, South Korea-based Andrew Salmon, Asia Editor at The Washington Times. brings two decades of journalistic experience to the position. Before joining The Washington Times, he was Northeast Asia Editor of Hong Kong-based Asia Times. Andrew’s reporting previously appeared in The Daily Telegraph, Forbes, The International Herald Tribune, The South China Morning Post, The Times and The Washington Times. He has made television appearances on Arirang TV, CNN and France24. He can be reached at asalmon@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Andrew Salmon

China looms over Taiwan’s voters in final days of heated election

Domestic issues such as stagnant wages and a growing wealth divide give candidates plenty to debate ahead of Taiwan's elections on Saturday, but the long shadow of China and its reaction to the results are never far from voters' minds.

January 11, 2024

China’s shadowy information-manipulation tactics aimed to erode Taiwan’s faith in democracy

As Taiwan prepares to vote in a new president and a new parliament Saturday, the democratic island may be the fiercest battleground in an information/disinformation war being waged worldwide. The so-called "Infodemic" infecting Taiwan reflects global tech trends and mainline China's deliberate strategy to amplify its message and expand its influence online.

January 10, 2024

Taiwan gripped by election fever as new president, legislature to be voted in Saturday

Everything is up for grabs as Taiwanese voters head to the polls. With the U.S. and China intently awaiting the result, Saturday's vote will be a combination presidential/general election with not only a new national leader being voted in, but also the 113 members of the legislature, the Yuan.

January 9, 2024

North Korea shows off its military muscle near and far

North Korea showcased its military might on opposite sides of the world this week, as firing drills drove residents of a South Korean border island into shelters Friday a day after Washington accused Pyongyang of supplying Russia with missiles used in the war against Ukraine.

January 5, 2024