China News Update
Our Founder: Tony Fiddis
Tony Fiddis is the founder and lead analyst of China Update and Market Update, two of the most widely followed independent platforms dedicated to the geopolitical, economic, and strategic analysis of the People's Republic of China. Distributed on YouTube and in podcast form, China Update has built an international audience by doing something deceptively rare in the China-commentary space: grounding every briefing in primary sources, official Chinese-language statements, and verifiable data rather than speculation.
He is also the founder and head analyst of China Update Consulting, a practice established to help businesses, investors, and institutions better understand the political and economic forces shaping the world's second-largest economy.
10+ Years
On the ground in China
Fluent
Mandarin Speaker
Qualified
Admitted to the Bar
Verified Expertise & Background
A foundation of genuine, on-the-ground expertise
Tony's authority on China is not theoretical; it is earned. A New Zealander, he spent over a decade living, studying, and working on the ground in China and is a fluent Mandarin speaker. This direct, first-hand experience is the backbone of his analysis: he reads, watches, and interprets Chinese policy in the original language, drawing on hundreds of articles, think-tank reports, and government statements in both English and Chinese each week.
His academic credentials reflect a distinctive blend of Western legal training and deep Chinese institutional knowledge:
Postgraduate Education
Master of International Relations, Peking University (PKU), Beijing
One of China's most prestigious universities. Tony studied there as a recipient of the New Zealand Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia, was awarded the Lingyun Award for Academic Excellence, and focused his research on Chinese foreign policy as well as trade law and regulation.
Legal & Humanities Training
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Where he subsequently qualified and was admitted to the bar, establishing the rigorous evidentiary and statutory discipline that informs his ongoing geopolitical research.
While at Peking University, Tony also served as a liaison officer at the New Zealand Centre at PKU, the formal hub for New Zealand–China academic and cultural exchange — a role that placed him directly within the institutional relationship between the two countries.
Research Standard
A lawyer's discipline applied to China analysis
Editorial Independence Notice
Tony is explicit that China Update is not a financial advisory service, and he produces, researches, and presents the analysis himself. The views are his own, and the sourcing is transparent.
This combination, a qualified lawyer who then trained inside one of China's leading academic institutions, defines Tony's method. He approaches his audience with the rigorous objectivity of trusted counsel, treating subscribers as clients entitled to high-quality, unbiased, evidence-driven insight rather than as an audience to be alarmed or entertained.
Arguments are built from primary sources, official Chinese-language statements, and verifiable data; conclusions are framed to let the reader weigh the evidence and reach their own informed view.
Primary Sources
Chinese-Language Verification
Non-Sensationalist Analysis
Distinct Value
Why Read China News Update
Concise analysis.
The essential information from our daily briefings is delivered in a clear and organized format that enhances readability and understanding.
Expert insight.
A direct extension of the research and reporting seen on our established China Update channel, informed by a decade on the ground in China and by formal training in law and Chinese foreign policy.
Objectivity first.
We are committed to an unwavering focus on data, original sources, and objective journalism to empower you to draw your own well-informed conclusions.
Platform Synergy
Connected for Credibility
As a dedicated offshoot of the China Update channel, China News Update https://chinanewsupdate.com maintains the same standards of journalistic integrity and rigorous, source-driven research that our viewers and listeners have come to trust.
Contact Tony Fiddis
Email: info@chinanewsupdate.com
Stay informed. Stay objective.
© China News Update • chinanewsupdate.com