Andrew Wong started his photojournalist career as a news photographer / sub-editor for United Press International (UPI) in 1983. He joined Reuters in 1985, and in a span of 20 years, he worked as sub-editor, photographer, chief photographer and deputy news pictures editor (Asia Pacific) at different Reuters news bureaux and headquarters including Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Beijing.

From 1998 to 2004, he worked as chief photographer at Reuters Beijing bureau where he took care of the greater China region. Upon joining Getty Images at the end of 2004, he set up their first editorial headquarters in China and was in charge of the operation until the end of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Now, he is an independent photographer and consultant, based in Beijing. His work is mainly focused in China.

He was invited in Global Artist Committee of Asian Art Association in November 2021. He was also invited to judge the 2022 Asian Press Photo Competition.

He joined United Press International in 1983.

He joined Reuters in 1985, and in a span of 20 years, and worked as sub-editor, photographer, chief photographer and deputy news pictures editor (Asia Pacific) at different Reuters news bureaux and headquarters including Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Beijing.

In late 2004, he moved to Getty Images, where he led operations for the company's first editorial headquarters in China.

He had been member of the nomination committee for the World Press Photo Joop Swart Masterclass from 2000 to 2018, and served as jury member of the World Press Photo Contest in 1998 and 2003 respectively.

He was also invited to judge the 2022 Asian Press Photo Competition.